Project Manager

Ogletree Deakins • Miami, FL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for overseeing the implementation and efficient execution of project-type initiatives at the Firm, with a particular focus on those sponsored by the Finance Department and the Office of the Operating Officer. The PM will provide portfolio-level support to internal operational projects across the Firm, working with and supporting Senior Project Managers, project sponsors and owners. The PM will also play a key role in the Firm's capital budgeting process, including identifying and evaluating proposed capital projects, coordinating financial analyses and risk assessments, maintaining expenditure forecasts and budget tracking, and conducting post-completion reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management or in a related area with 4+ years of experience in a law firm or professional services organization or in a related area.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• Project administration and management experience beneficial.
• Previous experience in a partnership and professional services environment preferred.
• Proven ability to readily comprehend business objectives and develop and execute appropriate business strategies.
• Excellent communication, organization, multi-tasking, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with the Internet, web-based platforms, and AI-powered tools and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to adopt AI and automation solutions to improve project management workflows and decision-making.
• Strong judgment and ability to make well-reasoned independent decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong reporting skills.
• Self-motivated and independent, able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Comfortable working across multiple cultures and time zones in a matrix organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a pleasant nature and the ability to influence others.
• Organized, detail-oriented individual with good project management skills.
• Strong client service orientation.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification preferred.
• Previous experience in a partnership and professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with project teams; develop project plans and manage day-to-day execution to meet the Firm's and our clients' business needs.
• Communicate project expectations, status, and risks to stakeholders through regular reporting and well-organized presentations.
• Apply established project management methodology and enforce project standards; proactively manage scope changes, identify risks, and develop contingency plans to minimize exposure.
• Partner with the Firm's Chiefs across CIRS, Client Services, DEI, Accounting & Finance, IT, K&I, and Talent to promote transparency, predictability, and accountability for all projects.
• Deliver system-generated and custom reports with analytical observations; develop training and tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to advance portfolio management as a best practice.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to enhance project tracking, data analysis, forecasting accuracy, and operational efficiency across the project portfolio.
• Support the capital budgeting process by identifying and screening proposed capital projects, collaborating with Accounting and Finance to establish budget targets and approval thresholds, and coordinating business case preparation, including NPV, IRR, and payback period analyses.
• Facilitate risk assessments for capital projects using sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling; assist leadership in prioritizing projects based on financial merit, strategic alignment, and risk profile.
• Develop and maintain capital expenditure forecasts, track actual expenditures against approved budgets, and regularly report variances, emerging risks, and projections to stakeholders.
• Conduct post-completion reviews of capital projects to compare results against original business cases, document lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement of capital budgeting methodologies and governance frameworks.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• a 401(k) matching program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• an Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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