Senior Strategic PMO Project Manager

Perkins Coie LLP; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holiday pay

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a collaborative Project Manager to join the Projects and Programs team. You will drive enterprise-level PMO initiatives spanning technology, HR, marketing, and finance, translating roadmaps into measurable results across departments.

Ideal candidates have five years of PM experience, strong stakeholder management, planning, and communication skills, and a background in budgeting and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex technical and strategic projects across firm departments and practice groups, translating roadmaps into measurable results.
• Apply expertise in stakeholder management, planning, scope and schedule management, communications, risk and issue resolution, vendor management, budget control, and program management.
• Plan and Mobilize: Develop project charters, plans, schedules, resource strategies, and team expectations using the firm's project management methodology.
• Drive Scope and Delivery: Define and control scope, establish project baselines, manage schedules, and negotiate changes to keep initiatives aligned with objectives.
• Lead Change and Communication: Build change management and communication plans; deliver clear status updates, recommendations, and insights to sponsors, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Manage Risk and Issues: Identify risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and drive issues to resolution using proven project management practices.
• Manage Vendors: Coordinate contracts, approvals, performance, and vendor relationships in partnership with procurement, business owners, and subject matter experts.
• Own Budgets: Develop project estimates, manage expenses against approved budgets, and provide clear financial reporting.
• Orchestrate Programs: Coordinate interconnected projects, managing dependencies, risks, issues, and priorities across business areas.
• Exercise Leadership: Serve as an independent, decisive problem solver who brings sound judgment, agility, and accountability to complex initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Planning

Scope and schedule management

Communications

Risk and issue resolution

Vendor management

Budget control

Program management

Leadership

Time management

Financial acumen

Critical thinking

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Visio

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a collaborative Project Manager to join the Projects and Programs team. You will drive enterprise-level PMO initiatives spanning technology, HR, marketing, and finance, translating roadmaps into measurable results across departments.

Ideal candidates have five years of PM experience, strong stakeholder management, planning, and communication skills, and a background in budgeting and vendor coordination.