Senior IT Project Manager

The global law firm of K&L Gates LLP is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to join one of our US offices. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for carrying out IT Department objectives in the areas of project management, analysis, planning and implementation. This position acts as a resource for IT Department staff to assist in planning, coaching, mentoring, development and growth of the IT organization. Resource will be heavily involved in creating/organizing appropriate plans for large-scale complex projects, identifying firm and outside resources necessary to complete projects on time and within budget. Then, communicating status and scope of various projects to appropriate individuals in the firm. The Senior Project Manager works closely with members of firmwide management, Directors and Chiefs to implement strategic firmwide initiatives. The Senior Project Manager has excellent documentation experience and superior technical knowledge, and is both internally team-focused and externally client-facing as required. The Senior Project Managers may be responsible for supervising Project Managers, and may assist in trafficking project work and managing resource assignments. Individual must possess expert knowledge in project management demonstrated by a proven track record of success in multiple complex projects and/or programs. This position may be assigned to take the lead in various technical projects; is responsible for projects dealing with computer systems, telecommunications systems, network systems, and training and support and development projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The daily make up of tasks changes depending on department needs:

• Perform meeting facilitation, issue management, risk management, conflict management, budget forecasting, tracking, and communication activities
• Adhere to the department’s standard Project Methodology in all technology initiatives
• Provide strategic advice and consult on the design and implementation of effective IT business processes across Firm to include process analysis, redesign, reengineering and overall IT organizational effectiveness
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
• Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client
• Effectively apply our methodology and enforce project standards
• Prepare for PMO Project Reviews and quality assurance procedures
• Minimize exposure and risk on project by monitoring project progress, schedule, budget deviation, customer satisfaction and proactively reporting to senior project management
• Develop/update project plans, implement schedules and cost estimates for projects
• Deliver projects within time and cost agreed upon tolerances
• Direct, motivate and coordinate the people on assigned projects
• Exhibits an expert ability to impact and influence project outcomes
• Works with multiple teams, delegating work load and ensuring team efficiency
• Produce all relevant reports using the PMO Project tool
• Works and educates others outside of IS on department’s standard Project Methodology
• Document, obtain approval, and track all changes in project scope
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Utilize Firm Project Management Tools and trains users in the tools
• Communicate routinely with project team member’s management to give feedback on project resources and address issues
• Participate in the establishment/implementation of short and long-range goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures: monitors and provides timely management reporting
• Represent the projects/assignments to various internal components as directed
• Communicate regularly with PMO and IS Management staff regarding the status of current project initiatives
• Obtain IS Management approval as required to advance initiatives

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Accustomed to working as a team leader and member
• Excellent policy making, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work with non-technical users
• Experience with operation systems, software, PC's, mini-computers and other areas of information systems
• Demonstrated ability to meet obligations with confidentiality, integrity, and sensitivity
• Knowledge of and adherence to the standards and techniques of the PMBOK
• Ability to manage time and resources directed to multiple projects / assignments
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated, creative solutions
• Ability to act independently, taking accountability for their actions and others work, yet communicate closely with management for status and direction setting
• Strong structure project methodology experience
• Goal oriented and action/result focused
• Pragmatic and self-disciplined and organized

Experience Required

• 10 years of IT experience and 5 years experience in technical project management with systems-related activities is preferred; previous law firm experience desired.
• PMP Certification required and strong knowledge in MS Project, MS Office and Visio.

Education Required

• A four year degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Compensation Salary $94,000 - $176,000

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.