Manager, Project Management

Goodwin • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Manager, IT Project Management is responsible for planning, executing, and governing cross-functional technology initiatives across the firm. The role manages project roadmaps, ensures accountability for deliverables, and aligns business and technology stakeholders. It establishes project scope, milestones, timelines, budgets, and success criteria; tracks progress; and supports delivery on time, within scope, and in alignment with firm priorities. The position uses discretion and independent judgment to manage complex initiatives, identify risks and dependencies, and implement solutions.

The role is part of Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, which consists of business professionals collaborating across varied backgrounds and experiences. Goodwin works with clients and attorneys across life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, financial industries, litigation, regulatory compliance, and complex transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of experience in IT project management or a related function, including support for complex, cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Strong project management skills and experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to build and manage project roadmaps and timelines.
• Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to drive accountability and influence without direct authority.
• Analytical mindset and ability to identify risks and solve problems proactively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a professional services or law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage IT project roadmaps aligned with firm strategy and technology priorities.
• Establish project plans, milestones, timelines, and stakeholder accountability.
• Coordinate cross-functional business and technology teams to drive technology initiatives.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure accountability for deliverables and follow through on commitments.
• Standardize project management processes and best practices across initiatives.
• Facilitate meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder communications to maintain alignment.
• Monitor and report on project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and delivery outcomes.
• Support prioritization of initiatives based on business impact and resource availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager