IT Project Manager

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

JIRA
CONFLUENCE
Project Management
Problem Solving
Scheduling
Information Technology
Stakeholder Management
Communication Skills
Team Working
Demonstration Skills
Networking Skills
Leadership
Coordination Skills
Risk Analysis
Knowledge of Laws
Professional Services
Systems Development Life Cycle
Stakeholder Engagement
Professional Responsibility
Enterprise Content Management
Budgeting Skills
Project Planning
Resource Allocation
Service Orientation

Job Details

Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager Enterprise Content Management Systems
Location: New York
Employment Type: Full-time, W2

About the Firm:
Our client is a prestigious Am Law 50 firm, recognized for excellence in legal services and technology innovation. The firm is committed to delivering secure, efficient, and scalable enterprise technology solutions that support attorneys, staff, and business objectives.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to join the newly formed Enterprise Content Management Systems (ECM) team. This role will lead complex, cross-functional IT projects, ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery in alignment with the firm's technology and business goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale technology initiatives in professional services or law firm environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead multiple IT projects across the ECM portfolio, ensuring adherence to the firm's SDLC framework.

  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, task tracking, budgets, and executive reporting.

  • Coordinate across business units and technology teams to identify dependencies, manage risks, and maintain project momentum.

  • Prepare and present progress updates, risk assessments, and budget summaries for senior leadership.

  • Manage project intake, prioritization, and resource allocation across multiple initiatives.

  • Facilitate structured meetings with clear agendas, defined outcomes, and accountability for next steps.

  • Act as a liaison between IT and business stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective communication throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree (preferred).

  • 10+ years of project management experience, including at least 7 years in IT with senior stakeholder engagement.

  • Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex technology projects, ideally in professional services or law firm environments.

  • Advanced proficiency with project management tools such as Atlassian Confluence and JIRA.

  • Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.

  • Strong presentation and stakeholder management abilities.

  • Customer-focused, collaborative approach with a strategic mindset.

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