Strategic Legal IT PMO Coordinator

Baker Donelson; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Donelson is seeking a Legal IT Project Coordinator to coordinate department and enterprise technology projects, provide status updates to management, and improve PMO practices.

The role supports the PMO and IT department, with opportunities to apply AI concepts to project management and participate in training initiatives. A four-year degree or demonstrable experience is required.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Adaptability and flexibility are required to maintain effectiveness during change.
• Questioning, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are needed.
• Willingness to self-learn and expand PM knowledge.
• Experience with AI in project management is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible/extended hours when necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Goal-oriented mindset is important.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate project activities to ensure scope, schedule, and budgets are maintained.
• Create and maintain project artifacts to monitor progress and status.
• Generate reports for project stakeholders and management.
• Support PMO activities to improve operations, procedures, and policies.
• Educate Firm parties on project management concepts and technologies.
• Collaborate with training to advance project management education initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Self-learning

AI in PM

Flexibility with hours

Written and verbal presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or demonstrable experience

Experience with multiple PM methodologies

PM certifications or willingness to obtain

Experience with Microsoft Project & Microsoft 365

Job description

Baker Donelson is seeking a Legal IT Project Coordinator to coordinate department and enterprise technology projects, provide status updates to management, and improve PMO practices.

The role supports the PMO and IT department, with opportunities to apply AI concepts to project management and participate in training initiatives. A four-year degree or demonstrable experience is required.