Project Manager/Business Analyst

Fisher & Phillips LLP•Atlanta, GA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Fisher Phillips is seeking a Project Manager/Business Analyst to join a collaborative team and work with stakeholders across the firm, including Business Process Optimization, Artificial & Business Intelligence, Information Governance & Security, and Knowledge Management. The role bridges business and technical teams by translating business needs into clear requirements and actionable solutions. It supports technology initiatives, process improvements, AI and automation efforts, and project execution through analysis, communication, and documentation. The position is hybrid and open only to candidates who reside in Atlanta, Georgia.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience demonstrating the ability to manage complex projects effectively.
3–5 years of experience in a business analyst, IT operations, technology enablement, or similar role; professional services experience is preferred.
Demonstrated experience gathering and documenting requirements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve business and technology outcomes.
Experience supporting or managing technology projects involving multiple stakeholders, priorities, and dependencies.
Familiarity with enterprise applications, data workflows, and best practices for system and process documentation.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to ITIL, Agile, project management, or vendor management frameworks.
Experience in a professional services or compliance-driven environment, such as legal, financial services, or healthcare.
Experience with Jira or similar project and work management platforms.
Knowledge of generative AI tools, automation technologies, or process improvement methodologies.
Experience supporting AI, automation, or emerging technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with legal and administrative departments to identify technology and innovation needs that support operations and strategic goals.
Conduct interviews, workshops, and whiteboarding sessions to gather and clarify business requirements related to data, systems, and process improvement.
Translate business needs into actionable insights and work products for technical teams, supporting effective handoffs and outcomes.
Create and maintain project documentation, including project charters, business and functional requirements, change logs, and process documentation.
Plan and track projects, including goals, timelines, resources, assignments, dependencies, risks, and status.
Manage and coordinate vendor resources when external partners are involved in project activities.
Support the development of PMO practices and adherence to project management standards and best practices.
Partner with internal stakeholders and the Business Process Optimization Specialist to identify workflow enhancements and system automation opportunities.
Support evaluation of tools, services, and integrations that may improve user experience, data quality, or operational efficiency.
Liaise between departments and AI and IT teams to prioritize solutions and align efforts with firm objectives.
Contribute to data inventory efforts by identifying critical data sources, owners, and system dependencies across departments.
Assist in tracking how data is used in business processes and reporting to inform system changes, integrations, and governance efforts.
Support development of technical documentation to ensure knowledge continuity and smooth project transitions.
Help curate and maintain operational content in internal wikis or repositories, with support from technical writers or subject matter experts.
Work with the AI team to structure documentation for improved discovery and interaction using generative AI tools.