Senior Project Manager, Business Technology

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Dentons Full time

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to support our Business Technology teams. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific IT projects. This position will ensure consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals, lead and manage project teams, and accountable for the delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to a high level of quality. This position is also responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing risks to the success of the project, communicating project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders, including senior management, and managing project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and budgets. The ideal candidate should also be able to develop and implement IT strategies (e.g. agile methodology, predictive product management methodology, etc.) that deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities:

  • Setting project goals and coming up with plans to meet those goals
  • Maintaining project timeframes, budgeting estimates, project documentation, and status reports
  • Coordinating project team members and developing schedules and individual responsibilities
  • Using project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence
  • Conducting risk assessments for projects
  • Organizing meetings to discuss project goals and progress
  • Other duties as required to fully meet the needs of the position

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • 7+ years' of experience in project management, preferably IT-related
  • PMP certified, or CAMP certified with IT-related project experience, required
  • Proven experience in managing a project team
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate at all levels effectively to promote collaboration and partnership.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work in an environment with shifting priorities and time-sensitive deadlines, while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Dentons offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. We are an Affirmative Action Employer. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About Dentons

Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you.


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