Manager, Project Management

Goodwin; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Emergency back-up care

Paid vacation

Sick time off

Holidays

Professional development

Employee recognition

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking a Manager, IT Project Management to plan, execute, and govern cross‑functional technology initiatives across the firm. You will manage roadmaps, scopes, timelines, budgets, and success criteria, aligning business and technology stakeholders to drive on‑time delivery.

With 5+ years in IT project management, you will implement standardized PM practices, mitigate risks, and provide clear status updates to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of IT project management experience.
• Experience managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and communications.
• Experience in a professional services or law firm environment preferred.
• Familiar with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid approaches.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage IT project roadmaps aligned to firm strategy.
• Create project plans, milestones, timelines, and accountability.
• Coordinate cross-functional business and technology teams to drive execution.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks and mitigate.
• Ensure accountability for deliverables and commitments.
• Standardize PM processes and best practices.
• Facilitate meetings and stakeholder communications.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, risks, and delivery outcomes.
• Support prioritization of initiatives based on impact and resources.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale.

At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions

in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

The Manager, IT Project Management is responsible for planning, executing, and governing cross-functional technology initiatives across the firm. This role manages project roadmaps, ensures accountability for deliverables, and drives alignment among business and technology stakeholders. The position establishes clear scope, milestones, timelines, budgets, and success criteria; tracks progress; and helps ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with firm priorities. The role exercises discretion and independent judgment in managing complex initiatives, identifying risks and dependencies, and implementing solutions to support successful delivery.

What You Will Do

• Develop and manage IT project roadmaps, ensuring alignment with firm strategy and technology priorities.
• Establish clear project plans, milestones, timelines, and accountability across stakeholders.
• Drive execution of technology initiatives by coordinating cross‑functional business and technology teams.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure accountability for deliverables and follow through on commitments.
• Standardize project management processes and best practices across initiatives.
• Facilitate meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder communications to maintain alignment.
• Monitor and report on project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and delivery outcomes.
• Support prioritization of initiatives based on business impact and resource availability.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in IT project management or a related function, including experience supporting complex, cross‑functional technology initiatives.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Experience in a professional services or law firm environment preferred.Strong project management skills with experience managing complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Ability to build and manage project roadmaps and timelines.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches).
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to drive accountability and influence without direct authority.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and solve problems proactively.

Benefits And More

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement & Savings Plan
• Emergency back‑up child and adult care
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee discounts and perks

This position is eligible for overtime: No

The target salary range for this position varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience: Boston $141,200 - $211,900 | Los Angeles $151,800 - $227,700 | New York $151,800 - $227,700 | Orange County $151,800 - $227,700 | Philadelphia $141,200 - $211,900 | San Diego $151,800 - $227,700 | San Francisco $162,400 - $243,600 | Santa Monica $151,800 - $227,700