Latham & Watkins

Senior Technology Project Manager

Latham & Watkins

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Los AngelesCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $135,000 - $145,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Overseeing large-scale, complex projects across multiple technology teams and departments
  • Leading cross-departmental projects that span different technology teams and departments
  • Enhancing existing applications, products, processes, systems, and programs to align with organizational objectives
  • Delegating project tasks to Project Management Consultants and Advisors on sub-workstreams as required
  • Delivering compelling project demonstrations and reports to large audiences
  • Guiding stakeholders in identifying key milestones and dependencies for accurate progress evaluation
  • Developing standardized project management templates based on experience and training
  • Mentoring Project Management Consultants and Advisors, enhancing their capabilities in project management methodologies
  • Introducing and sharing new innovations within the project management team

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
project management methodologiessoftware development lifecycleAgileScrumLean Six Sigmatroubleshootinganalytical acumenproblem-solving
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationdelegationstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)PRINCE2 PractitionerAgile CertificationScrum Master