Project Manager

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Project Manager leading cross-functional business initiatives at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. Flexible remote work available with required Pacific or Mountain Time hours.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • California, District of Columbia, New York, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $136,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including leading cross-functional initiatives, developing project plans, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. Proficient in managing project documentation and governance while identifying opportunities for operational improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperiencePMP CertificationMicrosoft Teams ProficiencyStakeholder ManagementProcess Improvement Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRequirements GatheringProcess DocumentationWorkflow AssessmentBudget ManagementRisk ManagementChange ManagementOperational ReadinessVendor CoordinationCross-Functional Leadership

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationFacilitationTransparencyRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SharePointMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft VisioProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCAPMPRINCE2Change Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesPMOVMOLaw Firm ExperienceOperational Improvements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.
Coordinate 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.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Change Management certification is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution