Project Manager in Boston, MA

Law Firm

Boston, MA

Project Manager in Boston, MA

Law Firm Non Legal Department

Min 2 yrs required

No

Cooley is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our Firm Operations team. In this role, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing a large number of projects from initiation to completion, following the firm's established project management methodologies and standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of successfully leading major projects and possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. With a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $145,000, Cooley offers a comprehensive benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.

Position overview:

The Project Manager will play a crucial role in Cooley's Firm Operations department, which values strategic thinking and operational excellence. The department is a service organization, and the Project Manager will be evaluated on their ability to provide exceptional service while also fulfilling technical and operational responsibilities. The primary responsibility of the Project Manager is to oversee the management of firm operations projects, ensuring they are completed efficiently and effectively.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead the planning and implementation of firm operation projects
- Define project goals, tasks, and resource requirements
- Manage and drive a high volume of projects to completion
- Develop and maintain project roles and responsibilities
- Utilize a defined project management methodology for all projects
- Regularly and proactively manage projects in Cooley's project management platform, Workfront
- Identify, assess, and minimize project risks
- Communicate project status to key stakeholders
- Document and communicate meeting minutes, action items/issues, risks, and key decisions
- Monitor progress towards goals and ensure success criteria are met
- Promote the benefits of change and act as a catalyst for change within the firm
- Organize, guide, and direct cross-functional team activities
- Prioritize tasks to meet deliverables and commitments on time
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, iManage, and other firm applications
- Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as needed
- Willingness to travel, as needed
- 2+ years of project management experience, preferably in a technology setting
- Strong project management skills, including sponsor and risk management
- Proven track record of successfully leading major projects from start to finish

Preferred qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree
- Certified Project Manager or PMP credential
- Prior experience in a law firm setting

Key competencies:

- Ability to effectively facilitate and coordinate meetings
- Experience working with tight timelines and limited resources while still delivering on time and within scope
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage remote teams
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Goal-oriented and detail-oriented
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, maintain integrity, and work with IS management and business professionals
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including technical and user documentation
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Ability to work with all levels of business professionals
- Strategic and tactical thinking when it comes to project planning, scoping, budgeting, and quality
- Active listening skills
- Flexible and patient with process development and execution
- Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and tasks
- Strong multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to coordinate and work with multiple teams to achieve objectives
- Effective problem-solving and time management skills
- Professional demeanor at all times
- Outstanding customer service skills

In addition to a competitive salary, Cooley offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, parental support benefits, and more. Employees also receive firm-paid benefits such as life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits. With 21 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays per year, as well as generous parental leave and fertility benefits, Cooley is committed to providing its employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Join Cooley's Firm Operations team as a Project Manager and play a key role in driving strategic thinking and operational excellence within the firm. Apply now and become a part of our dynamic and innovative team.