IT Project Manager

Wilson Elser; Carpinteria (CA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense litigation law firm is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives in Information Security and Infrastructure. This role requires managing complex technology projects, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity and infrastructure goals. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hybrid project environment and possess strong communication and project management skills. The position offers remote flexibility and a competitive salary with excellent benefits.

Benefits

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Corporate discount plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT project management experience in security or infrastructure.
• Strong experience in Agile and Waterfall project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of cybersecurity and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with technical leads and oversee vendor engagements.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Business Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

PMP Certification

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Microsoft 365 Office Suite

Job description

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our IT Project Manager position.

This position offers remote flexibility.

The Position

The IT Project Manager will lead the execution of strategic initiatives within our Information Security and Infrastructure service line. This role is critical in driving the modernization of legacy technologies, strengthening security posture, and improving infrastructure resiliency. The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing complex technology projects across network, security, and endpoint domains, and thrives in a hybrid project environment using both Agile and Waterfall practices.

This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering IT projects closely aligned with cybersecurity engineering, infrastructure operations, vendor partners, and PMO governance standards. The Project Manager will also contribute to maturing project delivery practices across the PMO while supporting firm-wide transformation goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of cybersecurity and infrastructure projects, including planning, execution, delivery, and closure.
• Coordinate with technical leads and engineering resources across security operations, endpoint management, cloud, and network teams.
• Oversee vendor engagements, including RFPs, contract negotiations, and deliverable validation for security or infrastructure solutions.
• Lead project team meetings, Agile ceremonies (where applicable), and ensure continuous alignment with IT leadership and stakeholders.
• Track progress using JIRA, Microsoft Project, and PMO dashboards; report risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present project updates, dashboards, and status reports to IT leadership and Steering Committees.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, business process analysis, and change readiness planning.
• Ensure all project documentation and compliance records (SOWs, security reviews, asset tracking) are maintained per firm policy.
• Collaborate with PMO to improve delivery methodologies, documentation standards, and cross-team coordination.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on IT project management experience across information security, infrastructure, or enterprise IT domains.
• Strong experience in hybrid project delivery models, with the ability to operate in Agile, Waterfall, and iterative frameworks.
• Experience managing infrastructure modernization efforts, endpoint deployments, network/security upgrades, or cloud transitions.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional technical teams and external vendor partners in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated project planning, resource coordination, and risk/issue management capability.
• Strong business analysis skills and ability to translate technical workstreams into project deliverables.
• Highly proficient in JIRA, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft 365 Office Suite.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level reporting.
• Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS), vulnerability management, or incident response projects.
• Familiarity with endpoint defense tools (e.g., Cyberhaven, Cortex XDR, Threatlocker, etc), Azure SecOps, Active Directory & Azure AD, VDIs, SD-WAN, on-prem and cloud-based network and telephony architecture.
• Experience with project budgets, cost tracking, and vendor SOW compliance
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience
• PMP, A-CSM, or other project management certifications preferred

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range:

$125,000 - $140,000 USD

Why Should You Apply?

• Benefits:Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [e-mail].

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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