Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP · 1 day ago
Portfolio & Project Manager
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm seeking a Portfolio & Project Manager in the Information Technology department. The role involves maintaining project and demand portfolios, managing projects, and supporting decision-making by firm leadership while fostering teamwork and continual improvement.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Raechel Reynolds
Responsibilities
Assume day-to-day responsibilities for accuracy and integrity of the project and proposed project (demand) portfolios
Coordinate the intake process for new demands and proposed projects, ensuring requests are submitted completely, consistently, and in accordance with PMO standards
Partner with requestors and business stakeholders to clarify scope, objectives, assumptions, and dependencies for proposed initiatives prior to portfolio review
Using metrics and other information to predict resource constraints and potential impacts to portfolio execution
Analyze intake data for proposed projects to identify capacity impacts, dependencies, and risk patterns that inform portfolio‑level discussions and executive decision‑making
Apply AI‑assisted analysis to support forecasting of resource capacity and demand patterns, validating outputs to ensure they are accurate, explainable, and appropriate for portfolio‑level decision‑making
Assemble, update and disseminate portfolio reports for Chief Officers and other senior stakeholders to support prioritization, sequencing, and resource allocation decisions across both active projects and proposed new demands
Use AI‑enabled analytics and reporting tools to enhance portfolio and KPI analysis, identify trends and risks, and improve the quality, timeliness, and consistency of executive reporting in support of informed executive decision‑making
Lead or contribute to the planning and implementation of projects as assigned by the PMO Director
Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
Work with project owners to define project tasks and resource requirements
Develop, edit and maintain full-scale project plans
Assemble, coordinate, lead and support project team
Track project budget, resource capacity, and project deliverables
Manage project resource allocation
Participate in the planning of project timelines
Manage vendor or other third-party relationships as needed
Regularly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
Maintain status reporting of all assigned projects and assist in generating periodic reports to the Chief Officers and other key stakeholders, highlighting risks, constraints, dependencies, and trade‑offs relevant to portfolio‑level decisions
Apply continuous process improvements and any new, proven relevant standards where appropriate
Conduct risk assessment for all assigned projects and ensure proper execution of the risk strategy throughout the projects lifecycle
Handle all other duties as assigned by the Director of PMO or other firm management in a timely and productive manner
Maintain and improve project management skills and abilities through continuing professional education and certifications
Qualification
Required
A minimum of two years of experience in Information Technology is required, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
Excellent critical thinking, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills
Reporting and data visualization
Resource capacity planning and forecasting
Project portfolio management and reporting using a portfolio management tool
Demonstrated experience using AI‑enabled analytics and reporting tools to support portfolio analysis, forecasting, and senior‑level reporting, including the ability to interpret and validate AI‑generated insights
Ability to exercise sound judgment when applying insights from AI‑assisted tools, ensuring outputs align with business context, data quality standards, and stakeholder expectations
Ability to synthesize portfolio‑level data and present clear, objective insights that enable senior leaders to make prioritization and investment decisions
Exceptional project management and planning and organizing skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities in a professional and collaborative manner
Skilled in working in teams, demonstrated by effectiveness in influencing and leading others (by example), delegation, negotiation, adaptability and conflict resolution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated by an ability to communicate with attorneys and staff in an effective, non-technical manner
Strong technical knowledge in relevant areas, especially IT
Strong initiative, demonstrated through willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities and proven ability to maintain and update technical knowledge and skills
Strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers, office and firm management, and outside business partners
Ability to work well under pressure, facilitate solutions, and meet deadlines and milestones for projects assigned
Commitment to professional growth and development
Preferred
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
Qualification in Project Management (e.g. PMP) or equivalent certification is preferred, but not required
Two to four or more years of experience managing projects in a professional services environment
Familiarity with ITIL v4 framework preferred, but not required
Knowledge of a PPM (Project Portfolio Management) application and AI‑enabled analytics or reporting tools desired
Company
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Akin is a global law firm with more than 900 lawyers and advisors who pride themselves on dedication to their clients and their communities.
1001-5000 employees
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