Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Works with project team members and attorneys to analyze complex business problems, identify potential software solutions to procedural inefficiencies, and design programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.

Manage key cross-departmental initiatives from conception through to implementation.

Develop accurate and complete test plans and ensures issues are identified, tracked, and resolved promptly.

Routinely meets with project team members and attorneys involved in the process to design, flowchart, define intent, determine input/output requirements, assess training issues, and ensure the program meets all user specifications.

Researches and evaluates software products and recommends new programs or enhancements to current applications programs, systems, and operating methods.

Manage relationships with different vendors, select services, negotiate contracts, and evaluate performance.

Proactively maintains and expands knowledge of trends, developments, and new technologies that may potentially impact firm operations.

Prioritizes multiple projects and tasks effectively and can run fiscally successful initiatives.

Qualifications and Prior Experience:

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science required. Ten or more years of relevant experience may suffice

Five or more years of project management experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment

3-5 years experience as a business analyst preferred with strong technical knowledge

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects across various departments

Proficiency with Waterfall methodology and Agile SDLC processes

Familiar with Agile just in time requirements via user stories and epics

Thorough knowledge of software applications and design tools, including Microsoft Office Suite of application products, Microsoft Project, and reporting tools

Understands technical design specifications

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments, use initiative and judgment to accomplish results, participate as a team leader or member of a team, work under pressure, and complete job assignments accurately, timely, and professionally.

Able to interact and communicate with internal and external entities, including clients and prospective clients of the firm. Must possess the ability to interact with all personality types and adjust to different communication and learning styles.

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