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Goodwin is seeking a Senior Manager, IT Project Management to lead the delivery of complex, cross-functional technology initiatives across the firm. This role is responsible for driving execution excellence, ensuring strong governance, and delivering projects that align with the firm’s strategic priorities.
The Senior Manager will oversee a portfolio of high-impact initiatives—spanning enterprise applications, data, infrastructure, and security—while partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
Project & Program Leadership
Lead and oversee a portfolio of complex IT projects and programs from initiation through delivery
Serve as the program lead for large, enterprise-wide initiatives with significant business impact
Define scope, timelines, milestones, and success criteria in partnership with stakeholders
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
Execution & Delivery Excellence
Drive disciplined project execution using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints
Implement mitigation strategies and ensure proactive problem-solving
Establish and maintain project plans, status reporting, and documentation
Stakeholder Management
Partner with senior business and technology leaders to align on priorities and delivery expectations
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership
Lead governance forums, steering committees, and project reviews
Manage expectations and drive accountability across cross-functional teams
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop project managers and project team members (as applicable)
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Support resource planning and capacity management across projects
Financial & Resource Management
Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking
Ensure efficient allocation of resources across competing priorities
Provide transparency into project financials and performance
Governance & Continuous Improvement
Promote best practices, standards, and tools for project management
Contribute to the evolution of project governance and delivery frameworks
Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and outcomes
Who You Are:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field
10+ years of experience in IT project/program management
5+ years of experience leading complex, enterprise-scale initiatives
Proven track record of delivering technology projects in a matrixed, stakeholder-driven environment
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Experience in a law firm or professional services environment
PMP, PgMP, Agile (Scrum/SAFe), or similar certification
Familiarity with enterprise systems (e.g., document management, finance, HR, CRM platforms)
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Benefits and More
At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks
What We Do
We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors at the convergence of and within the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries. To learn more, visit us at www.goodwinlaw.com and follow us on Twitter at @goodwinlaw and Instagram at @join_goodwin. Office locations - Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, London, Cambridge, Paris, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Munich and Philadelphia *Attorney Advertising
