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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Technology Project Manager - **Company:** Davis Wright Tremaine LLP - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $129,000.0 - $168,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Custom Software, Monitoring of Systems, Knowledge Management, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Comptia Project+, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1807716a5d9e74c2 ## About the Role * Bachelor degree strongly preferred. * 2+ years of IT Project Management experience strongly preferred. * PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, CompTIA Project+, or Product/Program Management Certification preferred. * High level proficiency with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Forms, PowerPoint, and Visio (or other process mapping tools) is required. Experience with MS Flow and PowerBI are desired. * Experience planning and executing projects with teammates across U.S. time zones. * Thrive in a fully remote position (but be available to visit the Seattle office when the need arises). * Full-time availability during firm business hours (8:30AM-5PM Pacific or Mountain time) is required. * Previous experience in a law firm or professional services organization, supporting a multi-office environment is strongly preferred. ## Description The IT Project Manager's primary role is to effectively oversee and coordinate all aspects of projects, both internal and external to the IT department. Types of projects may include new software deployments, platform enhancements/upgrades, service/equipment retirements, process improvement exercises, custom application development, physical office modifications, data analysis, and others. DWT's Enterprise Project Management Office works across legal practice groups and industry teams, core business teams, office administration, knowledge management, practice support, the security office, and others. Experience with IT project management in a legal environment is preferred. Adeptness at strategic thinking, tactical execution, and relationship-centric leadership are essential to success. At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled. On a typical day you will: Project Planning and Initiation * Collaborate with stakeholders across legal teams, business groups, and IT to define project scope, goals/requirements, deliverables, and success criteria. * Develop comprehensive project plans, including charters, timelines, budget, and staffing. * Conduct business analysis and feasibility studies/proofs of concept to identify and overcome potential project obstacles. * Coordinate with security, legal, technical, and business teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards. Project Team Leadership and Stakeholder Communication * Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related inquiries and updates; ensure transparency and open communication channels throughout the project lifecycle. * Take a relationship-centric approach to leading cross-functional teams comprising legal, IT, and professional support staff. * Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively, ensuring clear understanding of roles, next steps, and dependencies. * Motivate and inspire team members to meet project milestones and deliverables as well as timeline and budget targets. * Proactively communicate project status on milestones and deliverables via routine progress reports and EPMO reporting tools (Skyview, EPMO website, reports, etc.) * Conduct regular team meetings with stakeholders (inside and outside our department) to track progress, address issues, communicate updates, manage expectations, and maintain team focus on the project objectives. * Ensure clear expectations around operationalization and ownership at project conclusion. * Maintain and archive project documentation and artifacts throughout the project lifecycle. Resource Allocation and Budgeting * Allocate personnel resources efficiently and with a mindfulness of competing priorities and workloads. * Monitor project expenditures and adjust plans to maintain financial targets. * Implement cost-saving measures and/or project team adjustments without compromising project quality or timelines. Risk Management and Issue Resolution * Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact. * Monitor project activities for deviations from the plan and implement corrective actions; address conflicts and issues promptly, seeking resolution through collaboration and relationship-driven leadership. * Escalate critical issues or roadblocks to senior management for timely intervention. Quality Assurance and Deliverable Management * Establish quality standards and performance metrics for project deliverables. * Implement testing and validation processes to verify system functionality; coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and gather feedback for improvements. * Document and track project changes, updates, and version control. * Ensure compliance with contractual and security requirements. Technology Implementation and Integration * Oversee the deployment of legal software platforms/updates, and development of new solutions. * Collaborate with IT teams to integrate new systems with existing workflows. * Coordinate and conduct user training sessions to familiarize staff with new technologies. * Monitor system performance and help troubleshoot technical issues as they arise. * Prepare Help Desk documentation/knowledge base articles (if applicable). Continuous Improvement and Innovation * Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate outcomes and identify areas for improvement. * Document decisions made, lessons learned, and best practices for future projects. * Promote a culture of innovation, encouraging team members to suggest ideas. * Lead process improvement efforts and exercises for legal and business teams. * Assist the EPMO team with maintenance of templates and tools to keep our repository up to date and best in class. ## Related Videos - [Roadmapping and Collaboration Best Practices to know you're building the right thing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1128-roadmapping-and-collaboration-best-practices-to-know-you-re-building-the-right-thing) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Product discovery techniques developers should know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1009-product-discovery-techniques-developers-should-know) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Beyond the 9–5: Designing Work Around Humans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1321-beyond-the-9-5-designing-work-around-humans) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Paying Remote Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/255-best-paying-remote-jobs) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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