IT Project Manager

At Fisher Phillips, we know exceptional talent is the key to our success, to providing the best service to our internal and external clients. Being a part of the Fisher Phillips team means you will work with cutting edge technology in a professional and fun environment under leadership ready to invest in your professional development. If you have a growth mindset, are eager to challenge yourself, and desire to work with a team of professionals instituting change on an ongoing basis, keep reading.

The Opportunity

Fisher Phillips is an international labor and employment law firm, and we are hiring for an experienced IT Project Manager to join a talented team of Technology, Security, and Information Governance professionals. With 600 attorneys in 40 offices, located in the United States and Mexico, our range of experience and expertise enables us to bring efficient and practical solutions to today's labor and employment law problems.

In this role, the IT Project Manager’s primary focus is to drive project results by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising results. Our teams often have several concurrent major projects that require direct IT PM leadership, and even more small to medium projects that will require PM oversight. The IT PM reports to the Director of IT Projects and leads projects both within IT team and potentially cross operational department projects outside of IT.

Candidates interested in applying must submit a cover letter, resume, and complete our firm's application to be considered. For more information about the firm, please visit our website at www.fisherphillips.com.

Position Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project documentation for major projects including project charters, requirements, change logs, etc.
• Plan projects and track status for all assigned projects in Jira, including goals, timeframes, resources, assignments, and risk assessment.
• Motivate project participants to complete tasks on time.
• Contribute to the team’s success by pitching in when able and needed.
• Communicate status with IT leadership, primary stakeholders, and task owners.
• Advise IT leadership of risks to projects’ critical paths.
• Manage and coordinate directly with vendor resources when they are involved in project tasks.
• Generate reports on a regular and/or ad hoc basis.
• Assist in PMO build out and ensuring Best Practice procedures are being upheld to standard.

Requirements

• Technology degree and/or 6-10 years of experience and demonstrated ability to manage complex projects effectively.
• This position is based in the firm’s Atlanta Corporate Office, and will work a hybrid schedule.

Personal Attributes

• Meticulous attention to detail, with excellent skills in documentation and note-taking.
• Strong ability to manage formal and informal engagements with stakeholders.
• Skilled at navigating project constraints and adapting to evolving circumstances.
• Capable of adjusting communication style to suit both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong time management abilities, ensuring deadlines are met for both internal and external tasks.
• Adept at prioritizing assignments based on urgency, while asking the right questions to ensure successful project execution.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines, maintaining professionalism and seeking support promptly when needed.
• Possess a mindset focused on continuous growth and learning.
• Dedicated to upholding confidentiality and fostering trust within the team.
• Consistently meets deadlines.
• Determination to represent proper Project Management Best Practices

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with process improvement and Business Process Re-engineering is a big plus.
• Experience with Training and/or Change Management is a big plus.
• Strong understanding of multiple project management methodologies, including traditional waterfall process.
• Experience using Atlassian Products (Jira Work Management, Confluence, etc.)
• Any marketing experiences is a bonus.
• Experience with research and Quality Assurance testing
• Background in legal technology is a plus.
• Certifications such as CAPM and PMP are a plus, but not required.

Work Conditions

• Occasional availability after business hours
• Occasional travel for remote office installs or moves.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.

What We Provide

Fisher Phillips is committed to attracting the best Professional Staff, we offer competitive salaries and an expansive benefits package deal for our eligible Staff including Performance-based Salary Increases, Affordable Health and Life Insurance with Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts, Sick Time, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) and Profit Sharing. Our Firm supports personal wellness and provides a thriving Wellness Program, 24/7 Telehealth Services and Employee Assistance Program. We also offer optional benefits such as Critical Care, Student Loan Refinancing Program, Pet Insurance and more.

No relocation costs. Principals only; no calls please.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.