IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

(Atlanta, Full-time, Hybrid)

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced IT Project Manager to join our team. In this essential role, you will contribute to the seamless operation of our services, providing crucial support to our department in delivering exceptional client service and maintaining our commitment to excellence.

Key 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.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays.

Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.