Full-Time Senior Project Manager
Job Description
Thompson Coburn, a large full-service law firm with offices in eight (8) cities across the U.S., is in search of a full-time exempt Senior Project Manager to join its St. Louis office. With over 400 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, Thompson Coburn is regularly recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by our core values of integrity, innovation and diversity, we collaborate and work in a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment.
As a certified PMP Senior Project Manager, you will orchestrate complex, enterprise-level infrastructure and IT integration projects from inception to launch. With keen expertise across cloud platforms, cybersecurity, software development, and automation, you’ll seamlessly navigate both technical and non-technical realms. Through open communication and creative problem-solving, you’ll foster an environment of continuous improvement. After an initial period of training, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project teams through the project initiation and planning process (i.e., develop Project Charter, Scope, Budget, Resource Plan, Schedule) through execution and delivery, focusing on technical precision and operational excellence.
- Manage technical and non-technical aspects of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet stakeholder expectations.
- Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and contractual obligations.
- Facilitate communication between project teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical details and project impacts into understandable terms.
- Conduct risk assessments for projects, developing mitigation strategies to address potential IT security, compliance, operational, and financial risks.
- Mentor and lead project teams in technical disciplines, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
Experience and Education Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
- Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience leading or managing projects in a technology department, with significant experience in technical project leadership.
- Certifications in Cloud Technologies (Azure, AWS), and/or Cybersecurity (CISSP) are highly desirable.
- Experience working in a multi-office law firm or professional services environment is advantageous.
Thompson Coburn LLP is a large, full service, multi-state firm with offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Southern Illinois, and Washington D.C. At Thompson Coburn, our behavior and the expectations we have of ourselves are guided by the values that we hold in the highest regard: integrity, a passion for excellence, a focus on serving the client, a value of diversity, innovation, creativity, trust, and loyalty. Within the Firm, we value each other as people and colleagues. In addition to the exceptional working environment and a competitive salary, Thompson Coburn provides the following benefit options to qualifying employees:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance & ADD policies
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
- Parking/Transportation Stipend
- Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums, dependent care and medical reimbursement)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
- Long Term Care
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
How to Apply
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