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Latham & Watkins · 1 week ago

Senior Technology Project Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $145K/yr

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. They are seeking a Senior Technology Project Manager to oversee large-scale, complex projects across multiple technology teams and departments, enhancing existing applications and processes to align with organizational objectives.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Demonstrating self-sufficiency in guiding complex, large-scale cross-departmental projects through all project lifecycle phases, from inception to conclusion

Delivering compelling project demonstrations and reports to large audiences, effectively conveying complex ideas and securing stakeholder support, while guiding stakeholders in identifying key milestones and dependencies for accurate progress evaluation, and escalating issues to technology leadership when needed

Developing standardized project management templates based on experience and training Project Management Office (PMO) team members in their use, ensuring a consistent project management approach, while educating and assisting technology teams in adopting standard project processes

Mentoring Project Management Consultants and Advisors, enhancing their capabilities in project management methodologies, best practices, and the use of project management tools

Introducing and sharing new innovations within the project management team, staying abreast of the latest project management theories and methodologies, and contributing to maintaining our project management system, including workflows, project schedules, and templates

Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Qualification

Project Management Professional (PMP)Agile CertificationScrum MasterLean Six SigmaSoftware Development MethodologiesAnalytical AcumenTroubleshootingProblem-SolvingMentoringCommunication Skills

Required

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the lifecycle and methodologies for software development technology projects

Exhibit strong proficiency in practical problem-solving and robust troubleshooting capabilities

Possess high analytical acumen for optimal solution determination on projects

A high school diploma or equivalent

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Engineering, Management, or a related field, preferably

A Project Management Professional (PMP) or a PRINCE2 Practitioner certification

Technical certifications in relevant areas, such as Agile Certification, Scrum Master, and Lean Six Sigma, preferably

Benefits

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

A generous 401k plan

At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure

Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Company

Latham & Watkins

Glassdoor4.3

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with more than 3,500 lawyers in its offices located in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

Founded in 1934

New York, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.lw.com

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