Senior IT Project Manager

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

Job Title

Senior IT Project Manager

Location

Boston, Charlotte, New York, Washington, D.C.

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Description Summary

We have an opening for a Senior IT Project Manager.

The Senior IT Project Manager plans, executes, and finalizes projects for the firm.

Job Description

In this capacity, the Senior IT Project Manager will:

• Lead cross-functional project teams and resources responsible for successful delivery and completion of complex initiatives;
• Manage project team performance, set clear goals, and foster continuous professional development in project delivery practices;
• Define project scope, goals, timelines, and resources required; identify the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals within deadlines and budgets;
• Plan, schedule, and track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables;
• Drive project teams through adoption of the solution development life cycle (SDLC) through coaching and articulation of process value;
• Drive complex and high priority projects through SDLC stages/phases while informing proper stakeholder bodies of progress;
• Create artifacts and documentation as needed, such as a project charter, project plan/schedule, deployment/rollout strategy and other project management deliverables to summarize scope, schedule, and budget;
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, documentation, and presentations;
• Conduct project kickoffs, postmortems and other project related meetings;
• Assist with capturing requirements, analyzing data and defining operational procedures;
• Facilitate coordination and collaboration between department stakeholders, project leadership and team members;
• Apply critical thinking to contribute on solutions to processes and technology;
• Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate issues/risks and manage scope/budget changes effectively;
• Work beyond scheduled hours as required; and
• Handle additional related projects as necessary.
  
  

Proficiencies

• Expert knowledge of project management best practices;
• Advanced knowledge of software development procedures and tools;
• Advanced knowledge of customer service practices and philosophy;
• Advanced understanding of technical terms, documentation and technologies;
• Advanced understanding of ITSM (IT Service Management) policies, standards and procedures;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications; and
• Advanced proficiency in Atlassian tools such as Confluence, Jira, Portfolio and Structure.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Project Management Professional [PMP] certification (preferred);
• At least 8 years of information technology experience;
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience;
• At least 5 years of experience in area of systems/network/information security;
• At least 5 years’ of experience in a professional services or legal environment (preferred);
• At least 3 years’ executive level engagement and customer service; and
• At least 3 years’ Agile, SCRUM or waterfall/agile hybrid experience.
  
  

The salary wage range for New York that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $155,500 and a maximum of $202,500 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

The salary wage range for Boston that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $155,500 and a maximum of $202,500 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

The salary wage range for Washington, D.C. that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $145,900 and a maximum of $189,900 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation and Commuter Benefits
• International Travel Insurance
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• And More!
  
  

The Firm fosters an open and inclusive work environment that enables us to provide clients with the innovative thinking of teams rich in talent, experience and creativity. We regularly host programs intended to increase cultural competencies and address key topics related to community, opportunity and inclusion. Learn more about our Global Inclusion initiatives here: Global Inclusion

Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to applicable local law, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance. With respect to candidates for employment in Massachusetts, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Although Paul Hastings does not use a lie detector test in its typical application process, an employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.