Project Manager, IT Projects

Job Description

The Philadelphia office of Cozen O’Connor is currently seeking an experienced, results-oriented IT professional with a track record of success managing and delivering technology related projects. The IT Project Manager is responsible for guiding all phases of the project life cycle. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task, learn new technologies, and effectively prioritize tasks and communicate with management and stakeholders. The Project Manager is accountable for the success of a project.

Responsibilities

• Planning: Develop detailed project plans with tasks, resources and dependencies. Ensure the plan is feasible from a resource, technical and budget perspective.
• Analysis: Ability to perform analysis, interpret and make recommendations and/or decisions.
• Execution: Drive the completion of tasks by managing project team resources. Includes resolving issues to keep the project moving toward its completion goal.
• Monitoring and Controlling: Track current progress and control budget. Handle project scope and budget changes according to organization process.
• Communication: Track and communicate progress, issues/risks, etc. to management and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Be aligned, update and interact with key business sponsors, executives and vendors.
• Resource Management: Manage team resources and allocation assigned to each project.
• Risk Management: Log, track, communicate and proactively manage/mitigate issues/risks.
• Closing: Ensure project closing criteria is stated and the criteria met to close each project.
• Independently manage several small to medium size projects concurrently.
• Ask probing questions, detect unstated assumptions, minimize risk and resolve conflicts.
• Forecast deficiencies and unrealistic expectations while identifying solutions.
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience in an IT department, 3 years of work experience managing technology implementation projects
• Highly desired: Project management or previous experience with networks, infrastructure, Azure, servers, telephony and/or technical or security operations.
• Law firm experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Desired experience or familiarity with: Monday.com, Microsoft Teams 365, Legal Technology Software (Litera, Litify, Bighand, Intapp)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, great customer service orientation
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
• Creative and critical thinker
• Multitasking, time management; excellent organization skills and ability to meet rapid deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective professional relationships
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and make progress in uncertain conditions
• Able to adapt quickly to changing conditions and use influence to drive results
• Hybrid schedule, onsite in our Philadelphia headquarters 3 days per week
  
  

About Us

Known for its commitment to action and tangible results, Cozen O'Connor has rapidly grown to become one of North America's fastest-growing law firms. Offering full-service expertise in litigation, business law, and government relations, the firm serves a diverse clientele, including global Fortune 500 companies, growing middle-market firms, startups, and high-profile individuals. Founded in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has over 925 attorneys practicing internationally in 32 cities across North America and Europe. The firm is consistently ranked among the top 100 law firms in America and has received recognition from prestigious legal and business organizations such as Chambers & Partners, The American Lawyer, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers. Cozen O'Connor is dedicated to excellence and strives to achieve the right results for its clients, no matter how complex or critical the legal challenges may be.

Cozen O’Connor is committed to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the firm, and we know that assembling a team with a breadth of perspectives and experience is necessary to provide the highest quality legal service. We encourage candidates to apply and join us in this effort.

Cozen O'Connor actively welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers. Gaps in experience are not penalized.

Cozen O’Connor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.