Project Manager

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Project Manager to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C. offices. This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices. The ideal candidate for this position will need to be available to work Pacific or Mountain Time hours (8:30AM-5PM).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects involving operational improvements, business process enhancements, vendor implementations, technology-enabled initiatives, and organizational change efforts.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, communication plans, and governance structures.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings, stakeholder alignment sessions, and ongoing project governance activities.
• Conduct business analysis activities including requirements gathering, process documentation, and workflow assessments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and initiatives.
• Build collaborative relationships across legal, administrative, operational, and technical teams.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and executive updates.
• Maintain transparency regarding project progress, risks, decisions, and dependencies.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, scope, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Cook up project activities across multiple stakeholders and departments.
• Manage project documentation, reporting, issue tracking, and change management processes.
• Support operational readiness and transition planning at project completion.
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party partners to support project execution and delivery milestones.
• Support procurement coordination, implementation planning, and operational integration activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities.
• Contribute to development and refinement of EPMO standards, templates, reporting tools, and governance practices.
• Promote consistent project management methodologies and best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and facilitation skills.
• Adaptability across varying project types.
• The ability to drive progress in collaborative and matrixed environments.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of dedicated project management experience within a PMO or VMO in a professional services organization required.
• Experience leading cross-functional operational or business initiatives required.
• PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2 certification preferred.
• Experience in a law firm strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Visio, and project management tools required.
• Experience coordinating projects across distributed teams and multiple time zones preferred.
• Familiarity with project governance, stakeholder management, and process improvement methodologies strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Change Management certification is a plus.

Skills

• Project management skills.
• Communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Business analysis and process improvement skills.
• Vendor and process management skills.
• Continuous improvement and PMO support skills.

Benefits

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Pay

The annualized salary range for this position varies by location:

• Washington: $120,000 to $136,000.
• New York: $135,000 to $149,000.
• San Francisco: $134,000 to $151,000.
• Los Angeles: $110,000 to $134,000.
• District of Columbia: $121,000 to $138,000.

Schedule

This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices. The ideal candidate for this position will need to be available to work Pacific or Mountain Time hours (8:30AM-5PM).

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

What's in it For You?

• Competitive compensation.
• Affordable health insurance plans.
• Voluntary programs including: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance.
• Commute and transit programs.

Join Us

If you have a Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, 3+ years of dedicated project management experience within a PMO or VMO in a professional services organization required, experience leading cross-functional operational or business initiatives required, PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2 certification preferred, experience in a law firm strongly preferred, strong proficiency with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Visio, and project management tools required, experience coordinating projects across distributed teams and multiple time zones preferred, familiarity with project governance, stakeholder management, and process improvement methodologies strongly preferred, and enjoy building relationships, navigating ambiguity, and contributing to a culture that is both high-performing and genuinely supportive, then we would love to hear from you!

Additional Information

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here:www.dwt.com/dei.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons.