Fisher & Phillips

IT Project Manager

Fisher & Phillips$80K — $110K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technology degree and/or 6-10 years of experience in project management.
  • Proven track record of effectively managing complex projects.
  • Meticulous attention to detail in documentation and note-taking.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with capacity to adapt communication styles.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including charters and change logs.
  • Plan and track project status using Jira, assessing goals, resources, and risks.
  • Motivate project team members to meet deadlines.
  • Communicate project updates to IT leadership and stakeholders.
  • Identify and advise leadership on project risks.
  • Manage vendor relationships and coordinate project deliverables.
  • Generate regular and on-demand project status reports.
  • Support PMO development and adherence to best practices.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and PMO initiatives.
  • Engagement with multiple stakeholders in an innovative environment.
Full Job Description
IT Project Manager

(Atlanta: Full-time, Hybrid)

In this essential role, you will contribute to the seamless operation of our services, providing crucial support to our department in delivering exceptional client service and maintaining our commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain project documentation for major projects including project charters, requirements, change logs, etc.
  • Plan projects and track status for all assigned projects in Jira, including goals, timeframes, resources, assignments, and risk assessment.
  • Motivate project participants to complete tasks on time.
  • Contribute to the team's success by pitching in when able and needed.
  • Communicate status with IT leadership, primary stakeholders, and task owners.
  • Advise IT leadership of risks to projects' critical paths.
  • Manage and coordinate directly with vendor resources when they are involved in project tasks.
  • Generate reports on a regular and/or ad hoc basis.
  • Assist in PMO build out and ensuring Best Practice procedures are being upheld to standard.

Requirements
  • Technology degree and/or 6-10 years of experience and demonstrated ability to manage complex projects effectively.
  • This position is based in the firm's Atlanta Corporate Office, and will work a hybrid schedule.

Personal Attributes
  • Meticulous attention to detail, with excellent skills in documentation and note-taking.
  • Strong ability to manage formal and informal engagements with stakeholders.
  • Skilled at navigating project constraints and adapting to evolving circumstances.
  • Capable of adjusting communication style to suit both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong time management abilities, ensuring deadlines are met for both internal and external tasks.
  • Adept at prioritizing assignments based on urgency, while asking the right questions to ensure successful project execution.
  • Able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines, maintaining professionalism and seeking support promptly when needed.
  • Possess a mindset focused on continuous growth and learning.
  • Dedicated to upholding confidentiality and fostering trust within the team.
  • Consistently meets deadlines.
  • Determination to represent proper Project Management Best Practices.

Nice to Have Skills
  • Experience with process improvement and Business Process Re-engineering is a big plus.
  • Experience with Training and/or Change Management is a big plus.
  • Strong understanding of multiple project management methodologies, including traditional waterfall process.
  • Experience using Atlassian Products (Jira Work Management, Confluence, etc.).
  • Any marketing experiences is a bonus.
  • Experience with research and Quality Assurance testing.
  • Background in legal technology is a plus.
  • Certifications such as CAPM and PMP are a plus, but not required.

Work Conditions
  • Occasional availability after business hours
  • Occasional travel for remote office installs or moves.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.

About Fisher & Phillips

Fisher & Phillips is a law firm that specializes in labor and employment law. The firm was founded in 1943 and has grown to become one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the United States. Fisher & Phillips has over 400 attorneys in 33 offices across the country. The firm represents employers in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. Fisher & Phillips is known for its expertise in helping employers navigate complex labor and employment laws and regulations.
Learn more about Fisher & Phillips
Size
400 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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