IT Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager

Fisher Phillips LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Generous paid time off and holidays

24/7 telehealth services

Job summary

Fisher Phillips LLP seeks an IT Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager in Atlanta to lead the Project Management team and oversee delivery across a portfolio of technology initiatives. This senior role partners with stakeholders to ensure successful execution aligned with business objectives and PMO standards.

The role reports to the Director of IT Projects and focuses on portfolio planning, governance, and team development, driving delivery excellence across the firm’s technology landscape.

Qualifications

• 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, governance, and PMO best practices.
• Experience working with executive leadership and business stakeholders.

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.

Skills

Project leadership

Team management

PMO governance

Resource planning

Stakeholder management

Strategic delivery

Executive communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Structure

Job description

IT Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager

(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 Project Management, Delivery & Team Managerto lead the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives across the firm. In this 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 Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager will serve as the operational and people leader of the IT Project Management team, with direct responsibility for leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing Project Managers. This role is accountable for driving project delivery excellence, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, and ensuring consistent execution across the technology project portfolio. The IT Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager will oversee day-to-day team operations, performance management, resource allocation, workload prioritization, and project delivery outcomes while maintaining visibility into project health, capacity, and risks.

Reporting to and partnering closely with the Director of IT Projects, the IT Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager will support portfolio management, resource planning, PMO operations, and strategic initiatives. This role will also collaborate with the PMO Governance function to implement and operationalize project management standards, methodologies, and best practices, ensuring consistent adoption, training, and execution across the team. Through effective people leadership and operational oversight, the IT Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager will contribute to the continued growth and maturity of the PMO while building a high-performing Project Management 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.

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