Project Manager, Data & Innovation

Dickinson Wright; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing plans

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Flexible spending account

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Project Manager for Data & Innovation to oversee strategic projects that integrate data and technology. This remote role involves managing cross-functional teams, developing project plans, and ensuring the implementation of data-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and substantial project management experience, especially in a legal context. Competitive compensation and generous benefits are offered to eligible full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management.
• Ability to manage multiple requests independently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with attorneys, clients and staff.
• Ability to think strategically and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Agile and Predictive methodologies; experience with Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, JIRA.
• Willingness to pursue PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or CMPAI certifications.

Responsibilities

• Define project goals and success metrics.
• Develop project plans and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional project teams.
• Monitor project progress and manage risks.
• Implement emerging legal technologies.
• Provide regular status updates and executive reporting.
• Lead data governance and analytics initiatives.

Skills

Self-motivated

Advanced organizational skills

Exceptional communication

Strategic thinking

Project management methodologies

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Project Management

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Asana

JIRA

Job description

Las Vegas, NV
3883 Howard Hughes Parkway
Suite 800
Las Vegas, NV 89169, USA

Summary: Staff designated at Dickinson Wright PLLC (\u201Cthe Firm\u201D) as Project Manager, Data & Innovation will play a critical role in advancing the firm’s strategic goals by ensuring effective project management practices across the organization.

Project Manager, Data & Innovation will lead and deliver strategic projects that harness data and emerging technologies to improve firm operations. This role will be instrumental in driving innovation initiatives, managing cross‑functional teams, and ensuring the successful implementation of data‑driven solutions across the firm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities of staff designated as Project Manager, Data & Innovation at the Firm include but are not limited to:

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and budgets.
• Develop and maintain tools and dashboards to provide real‑time visibility into project status, milestones, and KPIs for key stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead cross‑functional project teams, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability.
• Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and changes in scope.
• Ensure timely and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels, including regular status updates and executive reporting.
• Innovation & Technology Enablement
  • Lead end‑to‑end project management for innovation and data‑focused initiatives, from ideation through execution and post‑implementation review.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across departments (IT, Legal Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, etc.) to identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvement.
  • Facilitate the implementation of emerging legal technologies (e.g., AI, automation, etc.) that align with the firm’s strategic goals.
  • Coordinate pilot programs and proof‑of‑concept initiatives to evaluate innovative tools and methodologies.
• Oversee projects focused on data governance, analytics, and business intelligence.
• Collaborate with data analysts and technical teams to deliver dashboards, reporting tools, and data infrastructure improvements.
• Ensure data projects align with compliance, privacy, and security standards.
• Change Management & Adoption
  • Develop and execute change management plans to support user adoption of new tools and processes.
  • Provide training, documentation, and support to end users and stakeholders.
  • Measure and report on adoption rates and project impact.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Required:

Project Manager, Data & Innovation must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field and/or a minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a focus on legal or professional services environment.
• Self‑motivated individual able to independently manage multiple requests, assess priorities and achieve solutions in accordance with deadlines.
• Advanced organizational skills, including the ability to manage a high volume of work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills at all levels within an organization and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with attorneys, clients and staff.
• Ability to think strategically, prioritize effectively, and make decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Predictive) and tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, JIRA).
• Willingness to pursue relevant certifications such as PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or CMPAI (Certified Manager of Process Automation and Innovation), if not already held.

Working Conditions:

Normal law office environment with little exposure to noise, dust, temperature.

This is a remote position. Applicants should reside within driving distance of a Dickinson Wright location.

Travel requirement: less than 5% travel to Dickinson Wright offices.

In general, this position is intended to describe the broad functions and responsibilities necessary to perform the role. It is not an exhaustive statement of essential duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Compensation is determined by geographic location, experience, relevant degrees and certifications, and other applicable factors authorized by law.

Dickinson Wright offers a generous benefits package for eligible full‑time employees within our U.S. offices, including health, dental, and vision; 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans; paid vacation; and parental leave. Additional elective programs include: a health flexible spending account, a health savings account, identity theft protection, a dependent day‑care reimbursement account, commuter benefits, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability protection, an employee assistance program, and emergency travel assistance.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

The employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.