Project Manager-IT - McGuireWoods LLP

McGuireWoods LLP has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Richmond, VA office. The Project Manager, Information Technology is the primary facilitator for IT projects responsible for planning, execution and delivery of project-based firm technology initiatives.

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• Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple and/or large scale critical projects.
• Manage IT projects from initiation to closeout, including business case development, project planning, design, implementation and after-action reviews.
• Facilitate the development and ongoing management of comprehensive project planning documents and the project schedule.
• Facilitate change management activities relating to project cost, scope, quality and schedule.
• Facilitate project team estimates, estimation of delivery dates of project tasks, milestones and overall project completion based on system requirements and available department resources
• Assist procurement with vendor negotiations including Request for Proposals (RFPs) Statements of Work (SOW).
• Be prepared to recommend best pricing method and validate cost estimates for the project.
• Present regular status updates and review risk mitigations and issues with executive leadership
• Coordinate project tasks with project teams and all involved parties, including vendors.
• Ensure that project teams routinely assess project risks and create/execute risk response plans.
• Manage project budget, ensure accurate invoicing, and monitor expenditures for projects.
• Maintain and ensure availability of IT project tracking environment.
• Identify areas for improvement in existing project management methodology as well as other IT process areas, where appropriate.

• College degree or relative work experience.
• Requires 8+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with MS Project or other related project tools a must.
• Documentation experience a must.
• Experience with WorkFront project management software a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under high pressure with tight schedules and deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to see problems in larger organizational context.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and patience working with others.
• Capable of grasping new concepts without prior experience.
• Understanding of common project management methodologies, i.e. PMI’s PMBok, Critical Path Management, Agile Project Management, SCRUM.
• PMP Certification preferred.

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