Project Manager

Ballard Spahr LLP

Project Manager for IT projects within Ballard Spahr's Project Management Office, focusing on project scoping, planning, and execution with an emphasis on waterfall and agile methodologies.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timePhiladelphia • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drafting or assisting in drafting project charters, including problem statement, objectives/goals, solutions, justification/cost benefit, costs, and resources
Building project teams, which includes identifying team members for each required role within the project team, identifying roles and responsibilities, and building support and facilitating conflict resolutions where required
Facilitating solution selection, including the design of custom solutions and vendor-packaged RFPs; manages a solution evaluation plan to ensure expectations and communication are set and met
Timely project status reporting to key stakeholders and IT leadership, as well as presentation to firm leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four plus years of project management experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in additional years of experience.
Expertise in waterfall and understanding of concepts of agile, as well as experience with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and delivery of vendor solutions.
Experience with custom-built solutions, technologies, and integrations, as well as developing all elements of a project plan.
Demonstrated skills in various software applications.
Previous experience working in a law firm or legal environment is preferred.
A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, other certifications such as a Certified Scrum Master (SCM) and a Master’s Degree are preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm’s executive leadership.
Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementwaterfallagileRequests for Proposals (RFPs)custom-built solutionsproject plan developmentsolution evaluationcost benefit analysisresource management

Soft Skills

team buildingconflict resolutioncommunicationpresentation skillsstakeholder management

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Scrum Master (SCM)