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Fried Frank

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • $130K - $150K
  • New York
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have 5-7 years of project management experience, knowledge of PM methodologies, strong facilitation skills, and ability to anticipate problems. PMP certification preferred. Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite. Willing to learn business language and experiment with new technologies.
  • You will develop and manage project plans, communicate with stakeholders, mitigate risks, track tasks and decisions, lead change initiatives, oversee testing and vendor relationships, and promote project management tools and methodologies for success.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience managing a sizeable portfolio including large-scale multi-disciplinary projects is required.
  • Knowledge of PM methodologies to effectively communicate concepts and implement multi-disciplinary approaches where appropriate.
  • Experience managing the following projects is strongly preferred - enterprise systems implementations, software rollout (inclusive of communications and change management planning), operational projects including office moves, Request For Proposals (RFPs), and changes to existing firm policies.
  • Strong facilitation skills to lead complicated discussions with participants from various stakeholder groups.
  • Critical thinker who can anticipate problems and risks using experience, logical reasoning, and data and process analysis.
  • Strong interest in learning about the different functional areas at the firm and how the PMO can help them succeed with their projects.
  • Education / Experience:
  • 5-7 years of project management experience, preferably in the legal industry
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification preferred
  • Skills & Abilities:
  • Demonstrated competency in a variety of project management tools to build roadmaps and plans: Asana, MS Project, Playbook
  • Knowledge of different project management methodologies - Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid, Scrum, KanBan, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Critical Path Method (CPM)
  • Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to learn and speak the language of the business to different stakeholder groups
  • Willingness to experiment with new technologies

Responsibilities

  • Develop flexible/agile project plans that consider the scope, objectives, technical feasibility, risks, resource availability, performance, and business risk.
  • Create and maintain project documentation such as risk logs and status reports.
  • Establish regular communications with key business partners, subject matter experts, and team members to manage project scope, schedule, and costs efficiently and effectively.
  • Manage and mitigate project risks through the use of thorough risk assessments, and devising risk mitigation and contingency plans.
  • Coordinate, prioritize, and monitor key project tasks and key decisions to ensure alignment with project success factors as articulated by executive management and project stakeholders.
  • Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their requirements, expectations, and priorities.
  • Prepare and present analysis and metrics for leadership/management.
  • Methodically update and track activities with disciplined attention to quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Enable transparency and decision-making across key stakeholder groups by providing critical communication and clear status of projects to ensure alignment and support.
  • Drive project execution while making trade-off recommendations, understand the technical challenges, enable solutions, report on status, and resolve blocking issues.
  • Manage escalations and unblock constraints and dependencies.
  • Lead change through the execution of the desired vision, gain buy-in from stakeholders, and champion change as part of the project throughout the organization.
  • Build out testing strategies and plans, and manage testing and issue resolution for projects.
  • Manage the delivery of work from third-party vendors and report on budget to actuals.
  • Contribute to internal growth initiatives of the PMO including mentorship, strategy, and methodology enhancement.
  • Champion the use of project management tools, methodologies, and project management software on behalf of the PMO.

FAQs

What are the key responsibilities of a Project Manager at Fried Frank?

The key responsibilities of a Project Manager at Fried Frank include effectively delivering complex projects on time, within scope, and within budget, reporting directly to the Head of the Project Management Office, working closely with key project stakeholders, and effectively communicating with business leaders, technical staff, subject matter experts, and stakeholders across the organization.

What skills are necessary to be successful as a Project Manager at Fried Frank?

To be successful as a Project Manager at Fried Frank, candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills, be able to effectively communicate with key stakeholders, have experience managing complex projects, and demonstrate strong leadership abilities.

What opportunities for growth and development are available for Project Managers at Fried Frank?

Project Managers at Fried Frank have the opportunity to enhance their skill set, broaden their experience in different areas of project management, and further develop their leadership abilities. There are also opportunities for advancement within the firm for high-performing Project Managers.

How does Fried Frank support Project Managers in their role?

Fried Frank supports Project Managers by providing access to resources, training opportunities, and mentorship from experienced project management professionals. Project Managers also have the opportunity to work on a variety of complex projects and collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization.

Fried Frank

Advising the world's leading corporations, investment funds & financial institutions on their most critical legal needs.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1890
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP advises the world's leading corporations, investment funds and financial institutions on their most critical legal needs and business opportunities. The firm's more than 650 lawyers are based in North America, the UK and Europe.