Strategic Project Manager, Cross-Functional Delivery

Perkins Coie LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO 20 days

Parental leave

10 paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a collaborative Project Manager to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives across technology, HR, marketing, and finance. You will translate roadmaps into measurable results, manage scope and budgets, and drive strategic execution with senior stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring five+ years of PM experience, PMP preferred, and strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, with a focus on delivering value and improving employee experiences across

Qualifications

• Five+ years of Project Management experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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 & schedule management

Communications

Risk & issue resolution

Vendor management

Budget control

Program management

Agility/adaptability

Executive communication

Collaboration

Negotiation & influence

Strategic execution

Project & 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 seeks a collaborative Project Manager to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives across technology, HR, marketing, and finance. You will translate roadmaps into measurable results, manage scope and budgets, and drive strategic execution with senior stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring five+ years of PM experience, PMP preferred, and strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, with a focus on delivering value and improving employee experiences across