IT Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager

The IT Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager will serve as the operational and people leader of the IT Project Management team, with direct responsibility for leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing Project Managers. This role is accountable for driving project delivery excellence, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, and ensuring consistent execution across the technology project portfolio. The IT Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager will oversee day-to-day team operations, performance management, resource allocation, workload prioritization, and project delivery outcomes while maintaining visibility into project health, capacity, and risks.

Reporting to and partnering closely with the Director of IT Projects, the IT Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager will support portfolio management, resource planning, PMO operations, and strategic initiatives. This role will also collaborate with the PMO Governance function to implement and operationalize project management standards, methodologies, and best practices, ensuring consistent adoption, training, and execution across the team. Through effective people leadership and operational oversight, the IT Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager will contribute to the continued growth and maturity of the PMO while building a high-performing Project Management team., People & Delivery Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the Project Management team.
• Manage workloads, priorities, and resource assignments across Project Managers.
• Drive accountability for project execution, risks, and delivery outcomes.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and professional development efforts.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

PMO Governance & Best Practices

• Partner with the PMO Governance team to implement standards, methodologies, and delivery practices.
• Ensure Project Managers adhere to established governance and reporting requirements.
• Support training, adoption, and continuous improvement of PMO processes and tools.
• Promote consistency, quality, and accountability across project delivery.

Program & Portfolio Management

• Oversee delivery across a portfolio of technology projects and initiatives.
• Monitor project health, resource capacity, priorities, and risks.
• Maintain accurate project and portfolio information for leadership visibility.
• Support portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource management activities.
• Provide reporting and insights to support decision-making as needed.

Strategic & Operational Support

• Assist the Director of IT Projects with PMO operations and strategic initiatives.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery effectiveness and resource utilization.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and maturity of the PMO.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience leading complex technology projects and programs.
• 3+ years of experience leading Project Managers, delivery teams, or equivalent leadership roles.
• Proven success delivering cross-functional initiatives and strategic technology implementations.
• Strong understanding of project management, resource planning, governance, and PMO best practices.
• Experience working with executive leadership and business stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Experience leading project delivery teams or PMOs.
• Experience with Organizational Change Management and training initiatives.
• Experience with resource planning and portfolio management tools.
• Experience with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Structure, etc.).
• Experience with Business Process Improvement or Business Process Re-engineering initiatives.
• Experience within legal, professional services, or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience with managing vendors and third-party technology implementations.

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays.

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm is seeking an experienced IT Project Management, Delivery & Team Manager to lead the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives across the firm. In this role, you will provide direct leadership to the Project Management team, oversee delivery across a portfolio of projects, and partner with stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure successful execution aligned with business objectives.