IT Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager

Fisher & Phillips LLP•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fisher Phillips is seeking an experienced IT Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager to lead strategic technology initiatives across the firm. This role provides direct leadership to the Project Management team, oversees delivery across a technology project portfolio, and partners with stakeholders throughout the organization to align execution with business objectives. The position is hybrid in Atlanta, and candidates must reside in the Atlanta area. The manager leads, coaches, mentors, and develops Project Managers and is responsible for day-to-day team operations, performance management, resource allocation, workload prioritization, and delivery outcomes. The role maintains visibility into project health, capacity, and risks while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Reporting to and partnering closely with the Director of IT Projects, the manager supports portfolio management, resource planning, PMO operations, and strategic initiatives. In partnership with the PMO Governance function, the manager implements and operationalizes project management standards, methodologies, and best practices, and supports their adoption, training, and consistent execution across the team. Fisher Phillips describes its environment as professional and dynamic, with cutting-edge technology and opportunities for professional growth. Relocation costs are not covered. The firm accepts direct applicants only; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience leading complex technology projects and programs.
At least 3 years of experience leading Project Managers, delivery teams, or equivalent leadership roles.
Proven success delivering cross-functional initiatives and strategic technology implementations.
Strong understanding of project management, resource planning, governance, and PMO best practices.
Experience working with executive leadership and business stakeholders.
Must reside in the Atlanta area.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is strongly preferred.
Experience leading project delivery teams or PMOs.
Experience with Organizational Change Management and training initiatives.
Experience with resource planning and portfolio management tools.
Experience with Atlassian products such as Jira, Confluence, and Structure.
Experience with Business Process Improvement or Business Process Re-engineering initiatives.
Experience within legal, professional services, or other highly regulated environments.
Experience managing vendors and third-party technology implementations.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Project Management team.
Manage workloads, priorities, and resource assignments across Project Managers.
Drive accountability for project execution, risks, and delivery outcomes.
Support recruiting, onboarding, and professional development efforts.
Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Partner with the PMO Governance team to implement standards, methodologies, and delivery practices.
Ensure Project Managers adhere to established governance and reporting requirements.
Support training, adoption, and continuous improvement of PMO processes and tools.
Promote consistency, quality, and accountability across project delivery.
Oversee delivery across a portfolio of technology projects and initiatives.
Monitor project health, resource capacity, priorities, and risks.
Maintain accurate project and portfolio information for leadership visibility.
Support portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource management activities.
Provide reporting and insights to support decision-making as needed.
Assist the Director of IT Projects with PMO operations and strategic initiatives.
Support annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
Identify opportunities to improve delivery effectiveness and resource utilization.
Contribute to the ongoing growth and maturity of the PMO.