Manager, Project Management

Goodwin; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Goodwin’s Global Operations Team is seeking an experienced Manager, IT Project Management to plan, execute, and govern cross‑functional technology initiatives across the firm. You will manage roadmaps, budgets, and success criteria while aligning business and technology stakeholders in a dynamic, global environment.

The role requires five+ years in IT project management, strong leadership, and mastery of Agile/Waterfall/hybrid approaches within a professional services setting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Experience in a professional services or law firm environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Agile

Waterfall

Hybrid methodologies

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