Project Manager
About The Position
Ballard Spahr is seeking a Project Manager to join their Project Management Office (PMO). This role is responsible for the end-to-end execution of projects, including scoping, planning, and delivery. The Project Manager will build relationships, lead diverse project teams, and ensure successful project outcomes. Proficiency in waterfall methodologies and knowledge of agile concepts are required. Key responsibilities include developing project charters, managing RFPs for vendor solutions, creating comprehensive project plans, overseeing project financials and invoices, managing resource commitments, and formally closing projects. The role also involves understanding project benefits, solutions, technologies, and activities, and contributing to the evolution of the PMO's processes such as project intake, portfolio management, governance, communication, budgeting, financial management, and resource management. This is a remote position, with a preference for candidates near the Philadelphia office, and an expectation to work in the office as needed.
Requirements
- Four plus years of project management experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in additional years of experience.
- Expertise in waterfall and understanding of concepts of agile, as well as experience with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and delivery of vendor solutions.
- Experience with custom-built solutions, technologies, and integrations, as well as developing all elements of a project plan.
- Demonstrated skills in various software applications.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in a law firm or legal environment is preferred.
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, other certifications such as a Certified Scrum Master (SCM) and a Master’s Degree are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drafting or assisting in drafting project charters, including problem statement, objectives/goals, solutions, justification/cost benefit, costs, and resources
- Building project teams, which includes identifying team members for each required role within the project team, identifying roles and responsibilities, and building support and facilitating conflict resolutions where required
- Facilitating solution selection, including the design of custom solutions and vendor-packaged RFPs; manages a solution evaluation plan to ensure expectations and communication are set and met
- Timely project status reporting to key stakeholders and IT leadership, as well as presentation to firm leadership
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Avenues for career growth
- Business Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
