Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 15 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking an IT Project and Procurement Manager for our Pittsburgh, PA office.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of IT related work experience.
• Minimum of three years successful project management experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.

Travel expectation:

• Less than 10%; if at all

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
• Ability to function in a high paced environment
• Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with project management tools and technique

• Developing the project scope and objectives, engage with all relevant stakeholders and ensure technical feasibility
• Documenting, scheduling, communicating and executing actions/procedures/processes
• Lead project meetings
• Manage resources of project
• Conduct risk assessment to mitigate project related risks
• Manage the project timeframe and budget
• Identify, communicate, and escalate issues as they arise
• Provide status reports
• Responsible for all IT procurement and billing functions, contract and maintenance management, IT license management, IT budget management
• Technology outreach to firm practice areas
• Firm policy administration
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
• Ability to function in a high paced environment
• Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques