Project Manager

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP•Washington, DC

65d•$110,000 - $151,000•Remote

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Project Manager to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C. offices. This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices. The ideal candidate for this position will need to be available to work Pacific or Mountain Time hours (8:30AM-5PM). The Project Manager at DWT leads cross-functional business and operational initiatives that support firmwide strategic objectives, process improvement efforts, and organizational effectiveness. This role manages a broad portfolio of projects spanning business operations, administrative functions, technology-enabled process improvements, vendor implementations, and enterprise initiatives requiring coordination across multiple departments. The Project Manager serves as a versatile delivery leader who balances project governance, stakeholder management, communication, business analysis, and operational coordination. This role requires strong organizational and facilitation skills, adaptability across varying project types, and the ability to drive progress in collaborative and matrixed environments. The Enterprise Project Management Office partners with legal practice groups, business departments, office administration, knowledge management, information technology, and firm leadership to deliver initiatives that improve operational performance and support strategic priorities. We are a collaborative and solutions-oriented team that values initiative, creativity, and low-ego teamwork. The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships, navigating ambiguity, and contributing to a culture that is both high-performing and genuinely supportive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
3+ years of dedicated project management experience within a PMO or VMO in a professional services organization required.
Experience leading cross-functional operational or business initiatives required.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Visio, and project management tools required.

Nice To Haves

PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2 certification preferred.
Experience in a law firm strongly preferred.
Experience coordinating projects across distributed teams and multiple time zones preferred.
Familiarity with project governance, stakeholder management, and process improvement methodologies strongly preferred.
Change Management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional projects involving operational improvements, business process enhancements, vendor implementations, technology-enabled initiatives, and organizational change efforts.
Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, communication plans, and governance structures.
Facilitate project kickoff meetings, stakeholder alignment sessions, and ongoing project governance activities.
Conduct business analysis activities including requirements gathering, process documentation, and workflow assessments.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and initiatives.
Build collaborative relationships across legal, administrative, operational, and technical teams.
Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and executive updates.
Maintain transparency regarding project progress, risks, decisions, and dependencies.
Monitor project timelines, budgets, scope, deliverables, and resource allocation.
Coordinate project activities across multiple stakeholders and departments.
Manage project documentation, reporting, issue tracking, and change management processes.
Support operational readiness and transition planning at project completion.
Coordinate with vendors and third-party partners to support project execution and delivery milestones.
Support procurement coordination, implementation planning, and operational integration activities.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
Participate in process improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities.
Contribute to development and refinement of EPMO standards, templates, reporting tools, and governance practices.
Promote consistent project management methodologies and best practices across the organization.