Technology Project Management Lead

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Technology Project Management Lead is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team and will be responsible for overseeing large-scale, complex projects across multiple technology teams and departments, while leading cross-departmental projects spanning different technology teams and departments, enhancing existing applications, products, processes, systems, and programs to align with organizational objectives, and delegating project tasks to Project Management Consultants and Advisors on sub-workstreams as required. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• 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, 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 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 Latham’s 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 
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the lifecycle and methodologies for software development technology projects
• Possess strong proficiency in practical problem-solving and robust troubleshooting capabilities
• Exhibit high analytical acumen for optimal solution determination on projects

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, preferably a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Engineering, Management, or related field
• PMP certification
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience leading development projects in related areas

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided 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 401k 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.

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