Project Management Specialist

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP•New York, NY

3d•$135,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. Our approximately 1,000 lawyers located in 10 offices in the world’s key financial centers and political capitals collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com. Position Summary The IS Project Management Specialist leads a wide range of technology projects throughout the firm to include planning, budget and oversight from inception through completion. They will assist with financial oversight of the information systems financial spend throughout the lifecycle of various products.

Requirements

Possess strong interpersonal skills.
Possess strong business/technical oral and written communication.
Ability to work and remain organized in a fast-paced complex environment; ability to multi-task, change direction, effectively prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to act as Lead Project Manager on IT related projects.
Ability to lead projects utilizing the full project management lifecycle.
Ability to present to Senior Leadership on project progress, risks and issues.
3 or more years required of combined Project Management experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business or a closely related discipline preferred.
Project Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and kick off projects in a wide range of technology areas.
Collaborate with members of various IS departments, location offices, New York departments, and users to assist with technology projects.
Assists with project governance, maintaining a project dashboard for the department.
Interface and maintain effective communication with information system management on financial activities.
Participate in various project meetings, to address financial issues, provide appropriate guidelines for improvising the financial process and to identify opportunities for enhancements.
Assist the IS Oversight Team with various administrative activities, through the usage of the information systems project management tool.
Solid understanding and improvements to standard business processes including change management, work prioritization, quality assurance, project management, financial lifecycle processes and continuous improvement best practices.
Lead and oversee projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, utilizing process templates and guidelines to achieve project success.