Senior IT Project Manager
Location: New York, NY | Boston, MA | Washington, DC | Atlanta, GA, United States
Onsite | 3–5 Days Per Week
Salary: $155,000–$200,000 USD
Industry: Legal / Professional Services
Level: Senior
Job Reference: 9333R934
About the Company
Our client is an Am Law 50 firm with a global footprint and a strong focus on enterprise technology modernization. The firm is investing heavily in its Enterprise Content Management Systems and broader IT transformation initiatives.
This role sits within a newly formed Enterprise Content Management Systems team and plays a critical role in delivering complex, high-visibility technology projects.
The Role
The Senior IT Project Manager will lead large-scale, cross-functional IT initiatives from planning through execution and delivery. You will ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with both business and IT objectives.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role requiring strong stakeholder management, structure, and execution discipline in a professional services environment.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead multiple IT projects in alignment with the firm’s SDLC framework
- Ensure all project documentation, reviews, and deliverables are completed accurately
- Oversee a portfolio of enterprise initiatives across multiple technology teams
Planning, Reporting & Governance
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans including sprints, milestones, budgets, and timelines
- Prepare executive-level status reports, risk assessments, and budget summaries
- Track dependencies, manage risks, and maintain delivery momentum
Stakeholder & Resource Management
- Act as the primary liaison between IT and business stakeholders
- Manage intake and prioritization of new project requests
- Balance resources, timelines, and competing priorities across initiatives
Execution & Communication
- Facilitate structured project meetings with clear agendas and outcomes
- Drive accountability, next steps, and issue resolution
- Maintain clear, transparent communication at all stages of the project lifecycle
What We’re Looking For
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 10+ years of project management experience
- At least 7 years of IT project management with senior stakeholder engagement
- Proven success leading large-scale, complex technology projects in a law firm or professional services environment REQUIRED
Technical & Professional Skills
- Advanced proficiency with Atlassian tools including JIRA and Confluence
- Strong understanding of SDLC and enterprise project governance
- Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Strong presentation and executive-facing communication abilities
- Collaborative, customer-focused approach to project leadership
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $155,000–$200,000 USD
- Full benefits package
- Bonus eligibility
Additional Details
- Onsite role, 3–5 days per week
- Location flexibility across NYC, Boston, Washington DC, or Atlanta
- No visa sponsorship available
Candidate Notes
- Law firm or professional services experience is mandatory
- Candidates must have demonstrated experience leading complex enterprise IT programs
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