IT Program Manager

Fisher Phillips LLP; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm in Atlanta, seeks an IT Program Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic technology initiatives. You will provide direct leadership to the Project Management team and partner with stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with business objectives.

The role emphasizes delivery excellence, PMO governance, and resource planning. You will coach Project Managers, monitor health and risks, and contribute to the ongoing growth and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading complex technology projects and programs.
• 3+ years of experience leading Project Managers, delivery teams, or equivalent leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of PMO best practices and governance.
• Experience working with executive leadership and business stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Admin, or related field.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Project Management team.
• Manage workloads, priorities, and resource assignments across Project Managers.
• Drive accountability for project execution, risks, and delivery outcomes.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and professional development efforts.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with PMO Governance to implement standards and delivery practices.
• Ensure governance and reporting requirements are followed.
• Support training, adoption, and continuous improvement of PMO processes and tools.
• Promote consistency, quality, and accountability across delivery.
• Oversee delivery across a portfolio of technology projects and initiatives.
• Monitor project health, resource capacity, priorities, and risks.
• Maintain accurate project and portfolio information for leadership visibility.
• Support portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource management activities.
• Provide reporting and insights to support decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio management

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Resource planning

Reporting to executives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Structure

Job description

(Atlanta, Full-time, Hybrid) - Must reside in the Atlanta area

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to lead the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives across the firm. In this leadership role, you will provide direct leadership to the Project Management team, oversee delivery across a portfolio of projects, and partner with stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure successful execution aligned with business objectives.

Position Summary

The IT Program Manager will serve as the operational leader of the Project Management team, responsible for driving delivery excellence, fostering accountability, developing Project Managers, and ensuring consistent execution across the project portfolio. This role provides day-to-day leadership, coaching, mentorship, and support for Project Managers while maintaining visibility into project health, resource capacity, risks, and delivery outcomes.

The IT Project Manager will partner closely with the Director of IT Projects, the IT Program Manager supports portfolio management, resource planning, and PMO operations. The role also works closely with the PMO Governance function to implement and operationalize project management standards, methodologies, and best practices, ensuring consistent adoption, training, and execution across the delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

People & Delivery Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the Project Management team.
• Manage workloads, priorities, and resource assignments across Project Managers.
• Drive accountability for project execution, risks, and delivery outcomes.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and professional development efforts.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

PMO Governance & Best Practices

• Partner with the PMO Governance team to implement standards, methodologies, and delivery practices.
• Ensure Project Managers adhere to established governance and reporting requirements.
• Support training, adoption, and continuous improvement of PMO processes and tools.
• Promote consistency, quality, and accountability across project delivery.
• Oversee delivery across a portfolio of technology projects and initiatives.
• Monitor project health, resource capacity, priorities, and risks.
• Maintain accurate project and portfolio information for leadership visibility.
• Support portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource management activities.
• Provide reporting and insights to support decision-making as needed.

Strategic & Operational Support

• Assist the Director of IT Projects with PMO operations and strategic initiatives.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery effectiveness and resource utilization.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and maturity of the PMO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience leading complex technology projects and programs.
• 3+ years of experience leading Project Managers, delivery teams, or equivalent leadership roles.
• Proven success delivering cross-functional initiatives and strategic technology implementations.
• Strong understanding of project management, resource planning, governance, and PMO best practices.
• Experience working with executive leadership and business stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Experience leading project delivery teams or PMOs.
• Experience with Organizational Change Management and training initiatives.
• Experience with resource planning and portfolio management tools.
• Experience with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Structure, etc.).
• Experience with Business Process Improvement or Business Process Re-engineering initiatives.
• Experience within legal, professional services, or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience with managing vendors and third-party technology implementations.

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.