Senior Project Manager

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 Sr. Project Manager is responsible for leading all phases of the project life cycle. They will work with senior firm leadership and project sponsors to develop scope, approach, budget and goals. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task, learn new technologies, and effectively prioritize tasks and communicate with management and stakeholders.

The Sr. Project Manager is accountable for the success of a project.

Responsibilities

• Planning:
  Autonomously 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 lead and manage large and high impact complex projects concurrently.
• Ask probing questions, detect unstated assumptions, minimize risk and resolve conflicts.
• Forecast deficiencies and unrealistic expectations while identifying solutions.
• Evaluate solutions against requirements, manage vendors, negotiate contracts, manage costs, reduce vendor-related risk and ensure service delivery
• Support technology/software selection process including vendor evaluation and implementation planning
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience in an IT department, 7+ years of work experience managing technology implementation projects
• Highly desired:
  Project management or previous experience with networks, infrastructure, Azure, servers, SAAS solutions, facilities, A/V, telephony and/or technical or security operations.
• Law firm experience preferred. Understanding of legal processes and terminology.
• Bachelor's degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Desired experience or familiarity with: , 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. Established in 1970, Cozen O'Connor has more than 1,000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate,…