It Project Manager - Marketing & Business Development
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (Washington, Washington DC)

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We currently have an excellent opportunity in either our Global Operations Center in Wheeling WV or our Washington, DC office for an IT Project Manager in our Marketing & Business Development department.

The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing and executing Marketing & Business Development Technology projects in accordance with the Firm's technology development/integration and project management strategies, policies and procedures. The position leads and manages all aspects of multiple concurrent and complex systems development and process improvement projects from conceptualization to implementation. The individual will be responsible for balancing projects with competing priorities and shared resources while managing the technology project portfolio for the Marketing & Business Development Department. The Project Manager assures systematic, effective and efficient project integration management, scope and requirements management, time and cost management, quality management, cross-functional project team management, project risk management and project communications. The areas of project management responsibilities may include business analysis, design, development, usability testing, integration and upgrade/enhancement of a combination of the following technologies: Orrick.com; content management systems; marketing databases; Orrick Alumni Web Site; Marketing Proposals Management System; InterAction CRM; multimedia systems, and other web- and portal-based solutions with applications to marketing, business development and communications.

This position collaborates with the Director of Technology & Process Improvement to determine business and process requirements, evaluate technology solutions, and prioritize projects based upon established strategic rationale, business case development and financial analysis. In addition, the incumbent develops and maintains detailed project documentation, including scope and design documents, project plans, mock-ups and workflow processes, design/configuration changes, technical procedures and RFPs for vendor/contract engagements.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university is required. Degree or coursework/training in computer science, information systems, business, engineering, project management or an IT related field preferred.

· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

· 5-7 years professional experience in information technology in a professional services organization is required. Technology and/or marketing experience in the legal industry desired.

· 3-5 years experience in project management is required, including all aspects of business requirements and process analysis, systems development, implementation and delivery.

· Thorough knowledge and hands-on understanding of the 9 areas of knowledge in the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide required.

· Thorough knowledge and hands-on understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including effective user interface design, required.

· Knowledge of and experience with technologies and processes that support and enhance marketing, business development, client relationship management and communications strongly preferred.

· Demonstrated experience in business analysis and process improvement required.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Working knowledge of document management systems (preferably, Interwoven), Microsoft SharePoint, InterAction CRM, Intranet and Extranet systems desired.

· Working knowledge of HTML, XML, SQL, Java Script, .Net, ASP, TFS or other common web/database development and management tools would be a plus.

· Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills required.

· Demonstrated success in leading/organizing cross-functional and geographically-dispersed project teams, motivating and mentoring project team members, monitoring and measuring performance and deliverables.

· Exceptionally strong customer service, interpersonal and consulting skills, and adept at working with clients and colleagues with varying backgrounds at all levels of the organization.

· Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a client-service focused team environment.

· Excellent written (both business and technical writing) and verbal communications skills, including agility in preparing or contributing to proposals, detailed technical and project documentation, business cases, progress reports and presentations.

· Strategic thinking and problem solving skills as well as exceptional attentiveness to detail required.

· A highly proactive, solutions-oriented, process-oriented and resourceful approach to work, projects, interactions and client service is required.

Orrick offers a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

Please send resume and cover letter to: jobs@orrick.com

No phone calls please.

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