Technology Project Manager - White & Case : Job Details

Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary The position of Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and closure of technology projects ensuring they are aligned, resourced and planned in consistency with Firm strategy, commitments and goals. Duties and Accountabilities1 General Responsibilities:

• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Manages day-to-day aspects of strategy, project and scope
• Effectively apply our project methodology (AKA Project Pathway/5 Practical Steps ) and enforce White & Case Technology PMO standards
• Identify and manage exposure and risk on projects
• Ensure project artifacts are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Develop and use reports to rate and report project status against departmental Technology business plan (Strategic Operating Objectives), resource hours and project expenses against budget on a weekly basis
• Hold regular program status meetings and report on program performance to teams and stakeholders
• Ensures all projects follow meeting standards effectively via tools such as agendas and meeting minutes
• Deliver engaging, informative, well-organized project presentations on a consistent basis
• Manage and communicate difficult/sensitive information appropriately
• Manage day-to-day client interaction as it relates to projects
• Set and manage stakeholder expectations with poise
• Effectively communicate relevant project information with appropriate urgency to sponsors and stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with business clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Coordinate assignment of PMO and project team members with Resource Managers
• Manage day to day assignments of project team members throughout the project lifecycle
• Motivate and guide team members to work together in an efficient manner
• Mitigate team conflict and communication problems
• Effectively utilize each team member to his/her fullest potential

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead collaboration, teamwork and alignment: work together to build on our strengths in every location, in every discipline of technology, and at every opportunity
• Exhibit a 'can do' positive attitude; ensure that we are actively listening to our internal clients' requests and are reacting positively to how we can help
• Demonstrate passion and our enthusiasm for what we do; we must take the initiative in managing our careers and developing our personal and professional goals
• Understand practice and the business of law and how we can assist our internal clients in both areas
• Demonstrate respect for all you work with by providing timely responses to inquiries
• Make sure the customer is always satisfied
• Be focused on what we are spending and why; w e must regard all IT related expenditures as our own
• Respect all colleagues when conducting meetings, keep team members and stakeholders up-to-date on operating and project initiatives
• Understand and monitor developments in the IT industry to make sure the Firm is ready and poised to take full advantage of new technologies which are relevant to our business
• Be our own toughest critics and always look for new, creative and better ways to help ourselves, the practice and all our colleagues improve

Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Technology or related field
• 7+ years of project management or IT Management
• Minimum 5 years of experience coordinating and/supporting IT business processes
• Possesses a thorough understanding of Waterfall and Agile project methodologies and techniques
• Ability to establish relationships with business and technology professionals
• Interested in creatively solving challenges within given constraints
• Business acumen and strong presentation skills
• Previous experience as a business analyst is a plus
• Possesses general understanding in various areas of technology such as application programming, database and system design
• Scheduling and budgeting experience preferred
• Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures
• Demonstrated awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with Office 365 and imanage10 rollouts is desirable
• Experience dealing with complexity, analyzing information, and implementing
• Experience working with international teams a plus

Location and Reporting

• This is a hybrid role which can be based in our Tampa or New York office.
• This role reports to the Director, Technology Portfolio.

Equal Opportunities White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact [email protected] . Benefits White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible. The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. 1 The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.