Senior Technology Project Manager

About the role

The Senior Technology Project Manager is an integral part of Latham & Watkins' Technology & Information Services team. This role oversees large-scale, complex projects across multiple technology teams and departments, leading cross-departmental projects that enhance existing applications, products, processes, systems, and programs to align with organizational objectives. This role is located in the firm's Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. The position may offer a flexible working schedule combining remote and in-office work.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating self-sufficiency in guiding complex, large-scale cross-departmental projects through all project lifecycle phases, from inception to conclusion.
• Delivering compelling project demonstrations and reports to large audiences, effectively conveying complex ideas and securing stakeholder support, while guiding stakeholders in identifying key milestones and dependencies for accurate progress evaluation, and escalating issues to technology leadership when needed.
• Developing standardized project management templates based on experience and training.
• Project Management Office (PMO) team members in their use, ensuring a consistent project management approach, while educating and assisting technology teams in adopting standard project processes.
• Mentoring Project Management Consultants and Advisors, enhancing their capabilities in project management methodologies, best practices, and the use of project management tools.
• Introducing and sharing new innovations within the project management team, staying abreast of the latest project management theories and methodologies, and contributing to maintaining our project management system, including workflows, project schedules, and templates.
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the lifecycle and methodologies for software development technology projects.
• Exhibit strong proficiency in practical problem-solving and robust troubleshooting capabilities.
• Possess high analytical acumen for optimal solution determination on projects.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Engineering, Management, or a related field, preferably.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) or a PRINCE2 Practitioner certification.
• Technical certifications in relevant areas, such as Agile Certification, Scrum Master, and Lean Six Sigma, preferably.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will be offered an outstanding career opportunity and a welcoming environment, along with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program, which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401(k) plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g., mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.

Pay Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.