Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 18 offices: 13 in the U.S., three in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Wilson Sonsini is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our team. We are the leader in providing legal and business advice to technology and growth companies at all stages of development. You will be an important link between our Information Technology team and our business objectives by supporting and ensuring successful requirements gathering and project completion.
Responsibilities:
- Manage projects of varying size and complexity, develop project plans, and monitor performance
- Partner with stakeholders throughout the firm to ensure projects meet requirements and complete successfully
- Implement a comprehensive management plan for each project and hold regular stakeholder meetings to keep stakeholders updated
- Provide project updates to executives, including presentations, dashboards, and overview summaries
- Coordinate internal and external resources for the flawless execution of projects
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Assume responsibility for project tasks and timelines
- Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produce insightful reports
- Perform as the liaison between IT and various departments
- Determine and document user requirements for business processes and abide by those requirements for future projects
- Evaluate software solutions and manage user expectations
- Prioritize initiatives based on business needs and requirements
- Consult with groups throughout the firm about the implementation of modern technology
- Conduct meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings
- Evaluate business processes, anticipating requirements and uncovering areas for improvement
- Coordinate the creation and implementation of solutions that streamline firm processes and automate workflows
- Execute standardized change management process through ongoing collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the firm
Qualifications:
- Capable of using Smartsheet to create simple and complex solutions and workflow automations
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed in a timely manner with objectives with little supervision
- Ability to execute multiple tasks and projects concurrently, while maintaining deadlines
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive and thoughtful approach to completing work
- Experience interviewing stakeholders at all levels and eliciting requirements for project
- Aptitude to build relationships and manage conflicts at all levels
- Ability to complete tasks with an eye for detail and a sense of urgency
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively, independently or as part of a team
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills including technical writing skills
- Solid organizational, time management and prioritization skills
- Have a commanding presence in meetings
- Solid understanding of Windows, Mac, Microsoft Office, and iOS systems
- Ability to understand and follow enterprise and department policies and procedures
- Desire and aptitude to learn new tools and technologies to support our team and the firm
- Proven related work experience in the information technology sector
- Solid technical background, with understanding or firsthand experience in software development and web technologies
- Capacity to manage high stress situations while maintaining a positive demeanor
- Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong business acumen and work ethic
- Basic AI prompting experience and a knack for innovation
Education and Experiences:
- Smartsheet Product and Solution Certification strongly preferred
- 3+ years' experience as an IT professional with significant project experience
- 3+ years' experience in a business analyst or project management role
- PMP certification or related project management course work required strongly preferred
- Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:
San Francisco and Silicon Valley: $116,875 - $158,125 per year
Austin, Boston, Boulder, District of Columbia, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Seattle, and Wilmington: $105,400 - $142,600 per year
Salt Lake City and all other locations: $93,500 - $126,500 per year
The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).