IS Project Manager

Fox Rothschild; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild LLP in Los Angeles seeks an IS Project Manager to lead technology projects that enhance business results and client experience. Responsibilities include coordinating scope, risk, and schedule, partnering with business teams, and delivering clear status updates.

The role requires 5 years of IT and project management experience, a related bachelor's degree, and proficiency in agile and waterfall methods. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years IT industry experience.
• 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience with both agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables with business teams.
• Develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor performance.
• Lead requirements gathering to ensure solutions meet needs.
• Communicate project plans to cross-functional teams and management.
• Coordinate resources and schedules with IS teams and business departments.
• Create user acceptance test plans and liaison between tech and business.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting schedules and plans.
• Report project status weekly/bi-weekly to stakeholders.
• Maintain thorough project documentation and manage multiple projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Requirements gathering

Leadership

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering / Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As a member of the Information Services Department, the IS Project Manager will manage and execute technology projects to improve business results and client experience. The IS Project Manager is responsible for coordinating across the overall program, scope, risk and schedule management and troubleshooting.

Essential Functions

• Work with business teams to complete project intake, define project scope and objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.


• Manage projects, develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor performance deliverables to ensure timely completion of projects.


• Participate in requirements gathering meetings in a way to ensure the end solution meets the requestors \"needs\" versus \"wants\".


• Effectively communicate your project plans to cross-functional team members and management.


• Coordinate resources and timetables with business departments and IS teams.


• Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders to make necessary project adjustments and produce useful visuals and reports when necessary.


• Partner with business teams to create User Acceptance Test plans and serve as a liaison between technical and business teams when conducting the testing.


• Identify and resolve issues in project plans and schedules.


• Communicate project status consistently (weekly/bi-weekly as appropriate) with project team and stakeholders enabling informed decision-making.


• Report and elevate issues to management as needed.


• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.


• Manage multiple projects at once.

Additional Functions

• Special Projects, as assigned.

Education

QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline required. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in lieu of degree may be considered.

Experience

• 5 years of IT industry experience


• 5 years of project management experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent project management and organization skills.


• Strong leadership and people skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, managers and clients.


• Strong professional communication both written and verbal.


• Highly organized with attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills.


• Experience with both agile and waterfall project management methodologies.


• Gather requirements and process mapping experience required.


• Strong ability to multi-task.


• Proactive, self-motivated with a high level of ownership and drive to achieve goals.


• Skill to document complex systems and procedures.


• In-depth knowledge of system life cycle processes.


• Relevant technical, functional and/or process expertise.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).


• Ability to navigate sometimes ambiguously defined problems, developing creative solutions and delivering meaningful results.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary ranges for this position apply to the respective listed locations. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. Reasonable estimates of the current ranges for this position are:

• Las Vegas: $110,000 - $125,000


• Atlantic City, Chicago, Minneapolis: $120,000 - $145,000


• Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, Morristown, Princeton, Seattle, Washington D.C.: $135,000 - $150,000


• New York, San Francisco: $155,000 - $170,000

For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com)

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position. Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, [e-mail].