Project Manager

Project Manager

Cooley is seeking a Project Manager to join the Firm Operations team.

Position summary: Cooley Firm Operations embraces a culture of strategic thinking and operational excellence, and all members of the department are expected to move this agenda forward. To that end, the Project Manager is expected to recognize that the Cooley firm operations department is a service organization first and foremost and will be evaluated on this requirement equal in importance to the technical or operational responsibilities outlined later in this document.

The primary, on-going responsibility of the Project Manager is for management of firm operations projects following firm's established PMO methodologies and standards. This position will be responsible to lead a large number of projects from initiation to completion. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

Lead the planning and implementation of firm operation projects

Facilitate the definition of project goals, tasks and resource requirements

Manage and drive a high volume of projects to completion

Manage project resourcing, develop and maintain project roles and responsibilities

Follow a defined, agreed upon project management methodology for all projects

Regularly and proactively manage project in Cooley's project management platform ("Workfront")

Maintain an understanding and appreciation of processes/procedures and governance required to lead large projects

Identify, assess and minimize project risks until successful project completion

Communicate project status to key stakeholders

Document and communicate meeting minutes, action items/issues, risks and key decisions

Monitor progress to goals with focus on delivery of success criteria

Promote the benefits of change and act as a catalyst for change across the Firm and adapt to changes imposed by others

Organize, guide, and direct the activities of the cross-functional team

Prioritize tasks to meet deliverables and commitments on time

All other duties as assigned

Skills and experience:

Required:

After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications

Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required

Ability to travel, as required

2+ years prior project management and planning experience implementing projects (preferably within technology)

Strong and tested project management skills, including sponsor and risk management

Strong track record of leading successful major projects from start to finish according to plan

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree

Certified Project Manager (from accredited program) and/or PMP credential

Prior law firm experience

Competencies:

Ability to facilitate and coordinate meetings in an effective manner

Ability to deal with tight timelines, limited resources and deliver on time and within scope

Ability to lead remote teams

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, customer service, project management and communication skills

Goal-oriented and detail-oriented

Proven track record of excellent decision making, integrity and working with IS management, business users and business professionals

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical and user documentation

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently and under high pressure with tight schedules and deadlines

Ability to interact well with all levels of business professionals

Ability to think strategically (big picture) and tactically in regard to project planning, scoping, budgeting, and quality

Excellent active listening skills

Flexible and patient with process development, execution and adherence to project management practices

Capable of grasping new concepts quickly and without prior experience

Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment

Ability to interact and coordinate with several teams to achieve objectives

Ability to solve problems independently and simultaneously, effectively managing multiple tasks

Professional demeanor at all times

Exceptional customer service skills

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $100,000 - $145,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.