Goodwin Procter

Manager, Project Management

Goodwin Procter$111K — $167K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years in project management or related fields.
  • Experience in go-to-market or business operations initiatives.
  • Preferred background in professional services or law firms.
  • Proficient in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to influence and drive accountability without direct authority.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the go-to-market project roadmap.
  • Establish project plans, milestones, and timelines.
  • Drive execution of initiatives across cross-functional teams.
  • Track project progress and provide updates to leadership.
  • Identify risks and bottlenecks, implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Standardize project management processes across initiatives.
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Retirement & Savings Plan.
  • Emergency backup child and adult care.
  • Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Employee recognition and reward programs.
  • Employee wellness and assistance programs.
Full Job Description
The Manager, Project Management (Go-to-Market) is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and governance of go-to-market initiatives across the firm. This role manages the roadmap, ensures accountability for deliverables, and drives alignment across cross-functional teams including marketing, business development, and technology. The position focuses on establishing clear milestones, tracking progress, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with firm priorities. The role exercises discretion and independent judgment in managing complex initiatives, identifying risks, and implementing solutions to ensure successful execution. What You Will Do: • Develop and manage the go-to-market project roadmap, ensuring alignment with firm strategy and priorities. • Establish clear project plans, milestones, timelines, and accountability across stakeholders. • Drive execution of go-to-market initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams. • Track project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership. • Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and implement mitigation strategies. • Ensure accountability for deliverables and follow through on commitments. • Standardize project management processes and best practices across initiatives. • Facilitate meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder communications to maintain alignment. • Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to project delivery and outcomes. • Support prioritization of initiatives based on business impact and resource availability. • Participate in strategic planning efforts related to go-to-market capabilities. What You Will Do: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management or a related function, with experience supporting go-to-market or business operations initiatives. • Experience in a professional services or law firm environment preferred. • Strong project management skills with experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives. • Ability to build and manage project roadmaps and timelines. • Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches). • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills. • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. • Ability to drive accountability and influence without direct authority. • Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and solve problems proactively. #LI-NC1 Benefits and More At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including: • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Life and disability insurance • Retirement & Savings Plan • Emergency back-up child and adult care • Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays • Professional development and career advancement opportunities • Employee recognition and reward programs • Employee wellness and assistance programs • Employee discounts and perks This position is eligible for overtime: No The target salary range for this position varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience: Boston $103,700 - $155,600 | Los Angeles $111,500 - $167,300 | New York $111,500 - $167,300 | Orange County $111,500 - $167,300 | Philadelphia $101,600 - $152,500 | San Francisco $119,300 - $178,900 | Santa Monica $111,500 - $167,300 | Silicon Valley $119,300 - $178,900

About Goodwin Procter

Goodwin Procter LLP is a global law firm with a history of working on groundbreaking matters, including many of the most significant transactions, landmark cases and precedent-setting regulatory and enforcement matters. Our approximately 1,200 lawyers across the United States, Europe and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity, and financial industries. Our unique combination of deep experience serving both the innovators and investors in a rapidly-changing, technology-driven economy enables us to provide a distinct competitive advantage to our clients.
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