Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

For nearly 40 years, nonprofit AccessLex Institute® has been partnering with our member institutions – the nearly 200 state-affiliated and nonprofit ABA-approved law schools – to meet the ever-changing needs and challenges of law students and the legal education community we serve. From providing free resources for every step of the law school journey to maximizing the value and affordability of a law degree through research and policy advocacy, we exist to increase access and further the success of aspiring lawyers from admission to law school to admission to the bar. Helix Bar Review is our latest service in pursuit of our nonprofit mission – empowering the next generation of lawyers. Learn more at AccessLex.org and HelixBarReview.org .

The compensation for this position is $130,000-136,000 annually.

Job Summary : AccessLex Institute seeks a versatile Senior Project Manager to support the continuous improvement of project and project management practices across the organization. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage diverse initiatives ranging from technology implementations to process improvements, organizational change, and strategic business projects. The ideal candidate combines strong project management fundamentals with enough technical acumen to effectively lead cross-functional teams and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Duties :

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects across various business domains
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties / vendors for successful project execution
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocations
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget
• Facilitate effective communication between executives, steering committees, and project teams
• Perform risk management and develop mitigation strategies
• Create and maintain project documentation and knowledge repositories

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Process Improvement & Standards

Candidate Requirements :

REQUIRED

5+ years of progressive project management experience across diverse project types

Project Management Certification (PMP)

Additional certifications (Agile, Six Sigma, Change Management) a plus

This is a full-time, remote, exempt position; the incumbent is expected to be present and accessible for at least 40 hours per week, subject to approved leave time, travel and other absences as described in the Employee Handbook or as otherwise agreed by the Company. The Company’s standard hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 : 15 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.