Senior PMO Manager - Cross-Functional Programs

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, based in New York, seeks a versatile Project Manager to support a broad portfolio of programs spanning business operations, legal practice, and governance. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, translate stakeholder requirements into actionable plans, and ensure programs align with the firm's strategic objectives and measurable outcomes.

The role reports to the Director, PMO and requires experience across complex environments, with a focus on governance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–10 years of program or project management experience.
• PMO governance, portfolio tracking, and reporting experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and delivery of firm programs and initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of projects; gather requirements and coordinate stakeholders.
• Apply PM methodologies to manage delivery cycles with quality and timeliness.
• Serve as liaison between business teams, legal, leadership and vendors; translate needs into plans.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, budgets, risks, and status reports for stakeholders.
• Support organizational change management, including training and communications.
• Monitor industry trends and advise leadership on opportunities and risks.
• Ensure activities comply with legal, regulatory, and confidentiality requirements.
• Collaborate with PMO team members on initiatives.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

PMO experience

Communication skills

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

PM Certification (PMP/CapM/Prince2)

Tools

Workday

SaaS platforms

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, based in New York, seeks a versatile Project Manager to support a broad portfolio of programs spanning business operations, legal practice, and governance. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, translate stakeholder requirements into actionable plans, and ensure programs align with the firm's strategic objectives and measurable outcomes.

The role reports to the Director, PMO and requires experience across complex environments, with a focus on governance,