Information Technology Project Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for an Information Technology Project Manager to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, Anchorage, San Francisco, or Los Angeles offices.

This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices.

The IT Project Manager’s primary role is to effectively oversee and coordinate all aspects of projects, both internal and external to the IT department. Types of projects may include new software deployments, platform enhancements/upgrades, service/equipment retirements, process improvement exercises, custom application development, physical office modifications, data analysis, and others. DWT’s Enterprise Project Management Office works across legal practice groups and industry teams, core business teams, office administration, knowledge management, practice support, the security office, and others.

Experience with IT project management in a legal environment is preferred. Adeptness at strategic thinking, tactical execution, and relationship-centric leadership are essential to success.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across legal teams, business groups, and ITto define project scope, goals/requirements, deliverables,and success criteria.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including charters,timelines,budget,and staffing.

• Conduct business analysisandfeasibility studies/proofs ofconcepttoidentifyand overcome potential project obstacles.

• Coordinate with security,legal,technical,and business teams to ensure compliance with industry regulationsandstandards.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related inquiries and updates; ensure transparency and open communication channels throughout the project lifecycle.

• Take a relationship-centric approach to leading cross-functional teamscomprisinglegal, IT, andprofessionalsupport staff.

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively, ensuring clear understanding of roles, next steps, and dependencies.

• Motivate and inspire team members to meet project milestonesanddeliverablesas well astimelineand budget targets.

• Proactively communicate project statuson milestones and deliverables via routine progress report sand EPMO reporting tools(Skyview, EPMO website, reports, etc.)

• Conduct regular team meetings with stakeholders (inside and outside our department) to track progress, address issues, communicate updates,manage expectations,andmaintainteam focus on the project objectives.

• Ensure clear expectations around operationalization and ownership at project conclusion.

• Maintain and archive project documentation and artifacts throughout the project lifecycle.

• Allocatepersonnelresources efficiently and witha mindfulness of competing priorities and workloads.

• Monitor project expenditures and adjust plans tomaintainfinancial targets.

• Implement cost-saving measure sand/orproject team adjustments without compromising project quality or timelines.

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.

• Monitor project activities for deviations from the plan and implement corrective actions;address conflicts and issues promptly, seeking resolution through collaboration and relationship-driven leadership.

• Escalate criticalissuesor roadblocks to senior management fortimelyintervention.

• Establish quality standards and performance metrics for project deliverables.

• Implement testing and validation processes to verify system functionality; coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and gather feedback for improvements.

• Document and track project changes, updates, and version control.

• Ensure compliance…