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About Ropes and Gray:
Ropes & Gray is a leading national, and increasingly international, law firm. It is consistently recognized as a top-ten player in its Private Equity, Investment Management, Intellectual Property, Government Enforcement, Life Sciences and Complex Business Litigation practices, among others.
The firm has a strong track record of growth and accomplishment. Building around its leading national practices the firm has, in the last five years, quadrupled its New York presence, doubled its California presence, and opened an office in Chicago. The firm has also grown internationally, adding offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong and London.
Job Description:
Senior project manager within the department responsible for planning, executing, and delivering firm projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to a defined charter. Interfaces with all affected by the project, including IT business analysts, end users, and firm clients. The senior project manager will also define the project's objectives and scope and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
Senior Project Manager is typically responsible for the managing all aspects of multiple highly complex projects / processes. Delivers innovative solutions to business problems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Direct and manage project from start to finish. Track project milestones, deliverables, and risk.
* In collaboration with management and stakeholders. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals
* Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
* Communicates appropriately and in a manner that demonstrates experience and a grasp of the strategic intent of a project.
* Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
* Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company. Provides guidance to assist those making strategic decisions regarding project priorities, staffing assignments and budgets.
* Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
* Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
* Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
* Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
* Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
* Proactively manage changes in project scope and devise contingency plans.
* Define project success metrics and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
* Monitor, mentor, motivate project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
* Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
* Conduct project post mortems and document successful and unsuccessful project elements. Tracks and evaluates client satisfaction levels.
* Develop best practices, project standards, procedures and quality objectives for assessing progress. Mentors others regarding established project standards and procedures and quality objectives.
* Has a detailed understanding of multiple practice group and/or business areas processes. Uses informal networks, where necessary, to gain an understanding of the firm
* Coaches and mentors less experienced project managers. Provides project management guidance on tools, methodologies, roles and responsibilities.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
* 5 - 7 years experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
* Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
* Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project
* Demonstrated experience in personnel management
* Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
* Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong consultative skills
* Strong customer service skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Strong leadership skills
* Strong coaching and mentoring skills
* Law firm experience preferred
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES:
* Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
* Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.
* Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity.
* Ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple activities.
* Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
* Ability to work in a teamwork/collaborative style and environment.
* Ability to work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment.
* Ability to work effectively in a multi-office environment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment and schedule.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
Apply directly on-line at www.ropsegray.com
URL: http://ropesgray.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=16979