IT Project Manager

Who We Are

ArentFox Schiff is an award-winning, globally recognized law firm that delivers sophisticated, innovative, and practical legal solutions to clients around the world. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, ArentFox Schiff's expertise is sought out by Fortune 500s, start-ups, international governments, non-profits and trade associations, and private individuals. Our work spans highly complex, global matters as well as the deeply personal issues that shape the lives of individuals and communities.


Why Join Us


At ArentFox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build upon a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We base all of our employment decisions on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.


Job Description


Based in Chicago, New York, or Washington, DC, the Project Manager is responsible for applying project management methodologies to lead and support technology initiatives across the firm. This role partners closely with the CTO, senior leadership, attorneys, and staff to deliver highquality, businessaligned technology projects. The Project Manager serves as the firm's subjectmatter expert on project management processes and tools, providing guidance and support to technology teams and other departments as needed.

• Under the direction of CTO, identify, implement, and continuously improve project management standards, methods, and procedures across the Information Technology Department.
• Provide oversight for multiple concurrent and sequential technology projects, ensuring scope, cost, schedule, business objectives, and technical requirements are clearly defined, monitored, and achieved.
• Define project scope, success criteria, and evaluation measures in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including task sequencing, resource allocation, timelines, and dependencies.
• Create and execute comprehensive communication plans for all project phases.
• Review and update project schedules regularly with management and stakeholders to reflect changes and risks.
• Govern and enforce change control processes related to scope, timeline, cost, resources, and user impact.
• Ensure appropriate change management practices are in place for initiatives affecting user experience.
• Monitor project execution, proactively addressing risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure timely, highquality delivery.
• Provide regular and ad hoc status reports to firm leadership.
• Conduct postproject reviews and ensure lessons learned are documented and applied to future initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT senior management and peers to support the delivery of a highquality IT function and technology services to the firm.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong decisionmaking skills with the ability to collaborate with senior leadership on both strategic and tactical initiatives.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to marshal resources, budgets, and stakeholder support.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with varying scope and complexity.
• Handson experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet and Microsoft Planner/Teams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and cloudbased (aaS/SaaS) technology models.
• Strong customerservice orientation with demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and deliver results.
• High level of initiative, perseverance, and problemsolving capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and engage effectively across all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational awareness, with the ability to navigate complex environments.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, accounting, business, informatics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PMP certification strongly preferred; ITIL certification desired.

• Five or more years of experience as a Project Manager with direct oversight of technical projects.
• Experience implementing and operating within a formal project management methodology.
• Experience in a professional services or legal environment is a plus.

Benefits and Salary

We know that the needs of our employees vary and can change throughout the different stages of life. That's why we offer a wide array of flexible benefit options designed to help you live healthy, live well , and live for tomorrow . In addition to medical, dental, vision, profit-sharing, generous paid time off, and numerous other benefits, we also provide a flexible reimbursement account that helps pay for the things that contribute to your personal well-being, in your own way.


This is an exempt position. The anticipated good-faith base salary range for this position is:

• NY: $138,000 to $190,000 per year.

Your exact offer will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. We also review compensation regularly against industry benchmarks and performance outcomes, so you can grow your career here with confidence-knowing your pay recognizes both your impact and our commitment to an equitable approach.


In addition to a competitive base salary, certain positions are eligible for a comprehensive performance-based bonus, payable monthly or annually.


Commitment to Equal Opportunity


ArentFox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit and maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


* The job description is a general summary of the major duties. It may not specify all duties, tasks, and assignments associated with a job. It does not limit or in any way modify the right of management to direct, assign, and control the work of employees in a unit. Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work effectively in a team environment, and ability to work in an atmosphere of multiple projects and shifting priorities are requirements of all jobs at ArentFox Schiff LLP. Additional job-related qualifications may be specified for some openings. Job descriptions are subject to periodic review and modification.


Working Conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.


N/A = 0-10%, Occasionally = 11-33%, Frequently = 34 - 66%, Constantly = 67 - 100%


Requirement

Frequency


Travel


N/A


Sitting


Constantly


Standing


Occasionally


Walking


Occasionally


Reading


Constantly


Typing


Constantly


Concentration


Constantly


Oral and Written Communication


Constantly


Horizontal Reaching


N/A


Vertical Reaching


N/A


Twisting


N/A


Repetitive Arm/Hand/Finger Movements


Frequently


Weight


Occasionally, up to 15 lbs.