IT Project Manager

Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking an IT Project Manager for our Information Technology Department. This position will be part of our team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients.

At Kilpatrick we are one team where each person plays an integral role in serving the needs of our clients. The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, diversity and inclusion initiatives and commitment to the community.

The IT Project Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing technology projects that support the firm's legal operations.

This position collaborates closely with the IT department, key stakeholders and vendors to ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of technology initiatives tailored to meet our firm's specific needs on time and on budget.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Project Planning and Management : Lead the planning, execution, and closure of legal technology projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and scope constraints.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with legal teams, IT professionals, key stakeholders and external vendors to define project objectives, scope, and requirements.
• Risk Management : Identify potential risks and issues proactively, developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables
• Resource Allocation : Allocate resources effectively across projects, managing team workload and ensuring alignment with project priorities.
• Quality Assurance : Implement quality assurance processes to ensure deliverables meet high standards of accuracy, functionality, and reliability.
• Documentation and Reporting : Maintain comprehensive project documentation, status reports, and metrics to track progress and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Change Management : Facilitate change management processes, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new technologies within the legal environment.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5 years or greater proven experience managing IT projects in a legal environment, with a strong understanding of legal workflows and technology solutions.
• PMP or similar certification preferred but not required.
• Technical Skills : Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA), legal case management systems, document management systems, and legal applications.
• Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and propose practical solutions.
• Leadership : Demonstrated leadership skills in guiding cross-functional teams and driving projects to successful completion.

This is a full-time, regular position with a multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision. The firm also offers life insurance, short term disability plans and retirement plans in addition to holidays and paid time off.

The firm offers hybrid work schedules combining in office work days as well as remote work days. The pay range for this position in Atlanta only is $118,000 to $176,000 annually.

Selected applicants will be contacted. Kilpatrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.ktslaw.com .

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed or disclosed their own pay, or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding , hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1-35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)