Title: Project Manager – Software Development
Location: Dallas, TX *Hybrid 4 on 1 off.
Compensation: 100 to 125k, Benefits
Type: Direct
Job Description:
The ideal candidate will possess a PMP certification and have extensive knowledge of Software Development Lifecycles (SDLC), app development, and coding languages such as C#, .Net, and React. This role supports and drives projects by planning, scheduling, assessing risk, and defining project scope through the software lifecycle. These tasks Include tracking of application development from requests, inception to completion, collaboration across teams, communication strategy, and documenting the process, including prioritizing tasks and requests.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage technical application development projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and objectives.
- Drive project priorities that align with firm and stakeholder goals.
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and status reports using project management software (Project, PowerBi, Jira,).
- Provide technical guidance and support to the development team, leveraging knowledge of C#, .Net, and React.
- Oversee the software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring adherence to best practices and methodologies (Scrum, Agile, Waterfall).
- Coordinate with team members, vendors, and stakeholders to develop schedules and establish milestones.
- Create and manage project plans across complex cross-functional teams.
- Prepare and communicate senior management reports on program status and metrics.
- Keep stakeholders apprised of project status, including milestones and timelines, changes, risks, and success of projects.
- Communications skills are essential for this position including communicating within the AppDev team and IT; communicating with stakeholders, Practice Groups and Departments; as well as preparing firm-wide communications on projects.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- PMP certification is required.
- Experience in technical project management, with a strong understanding of SDLC and app development.
- Proficiency in coding languages such as C#, .Net, JavaScript and React.
- Extensive experience with project management methodologies (Scrum, Agile, Waterfall).
- Familiarity with project management software such as PowerBI, Project, Asana, Trello, Monday.com, or Jira.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Software experience: PowerBi, Microsoft Office, Azure,
- Working experience of 3-5 years minimum as a Project Manager
- Experience with creating and managing project requirements, scope, budget, objectives, and milestones.
- Ability to communicate efficiently with key stakeholder, vendors, and team members.
- Prior law firm experience preferred.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Short / Long term disability
- PTO
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 401k
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.