Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with
multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and
international operations.
At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead
to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting,
developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with
diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and
inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our
communities better.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each
other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client
Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a
long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered,
then we invite you to apply to our Senior Project Manager position. This
position may be filled remotely, or in any of our locations.
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional
initiatives that support the strategic objectives of Husch Blackwell. The Senior
Project Manager will drive strategic initiatives, stakeholder alignment, risk
management, program planning, stage-gate discipline, and executive reporting to
ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with
business objectives across internal and client-facing implementations.
Working proactively and independently, this role develops practical solutions to
complex project challenges and adapts project approaches to support the evolving
needs of the firm, business services teams, and legal professionals. Essential
job functions include:
Partner with the Strategy Delivery Portfolio Analyst and EPMO Leader to lead
strategic initiatives, establish project governance, enable cross-functional
execution, and provide leadership visibility into progress, risks,
dependencies, decisions, and value realization.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of EPMO standards,
tools, templates, and governance practices while applying those frameworks to
support disciplined project execution, stage-gate reviews, issue escalation,
and leadership decision-making.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, critical paths, and
interdependencies to ensure successful delivery.
Facilitate alignment across business leaders, functional teams, subject
matter experts, and external partners to clarify scope, priorities, success
measures, and accountabilities.
Drive executive-ready reporting and communication, including status updates,
risk summaries, milestone reviews, and recommendations for corrective
action.
Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, issues, assumptions,
and dependencies; escalate critical concerns with recommended mitigation
plans.
Lead working sessions to define implementation roadmaps, coordinate
decisions, remove barriers, and maintain momentum across multiple concurrent
initiatives.
Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to drive change readiness,
stakeholder engagement, adoption planning, and successful implementation of
new processes, technologies, and operating models.
Coach project teams and functional leaders on governance expectations,
accountability, project discipline, risk management, and effective execution
practices.
Other assignments as needed.
POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field or equivalent professional
or educational experience.
5+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional projects or
transformational initiatives
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide or cross-functional
initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups, competing priorities,
significant organizational change, and executive-level reporting.
PMP, Prosci Change Management, Scrum, or related project management
certification preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of organizational change management methodologies,
stakeholder engagement practices, and adoption planning techniques.
Experience facilitating alignment and decision-making among executive
sponsors, senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders with
competing priorities and perspectives.
Experience identifying and managing system-level risks, dependencies,
trade-offs, escalation needs, and organizational implications across complex
initiatives.
Strong planning, prioritization, governance, and execution capabilities
across complex cross-functional initiatives.
Change leadership mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity, challenge
the status quo, and support adoption of new ways of working in fast-paced
environments.
Sense of urgency and ownership with a disciplined approach to issue
escalation, mitigation planning, and delivery against commitments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify
root causes, assess tradeoffs, and recommend practical solutions.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability
to manage competing priorities, monitor dependencies, maintain accurate
reporting, and deliver against commitments.
Executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to translate
complex issues into clear, concise recommendations for leadership.
Leadership and influence skills, with the ability to drive alignment, build
trust, and hold cross-functional teams accountable without direct authority.
Technical proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and project management
platforms used for planning, reporting, collaboration, and work management,
including Monday.com, Smartsheet, and Azure DevOps.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for
the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive
statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm
will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with
a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position.
If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.
Compensation & Benefits
Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience.
The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and
other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this
position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:
State of California: $120,000- $244,000
State of Colorado: $110,000- $196,000
State of Connecticut: $95,000- $241,000
State of Illinois: $108,000- $210,000
State of Massachusetts: $120,000- $229,000
State of Maryland: $116,000- $176,000
State of Maine: $81,000- $188,000
State of Minnesota: $120,000- $198,000
Jersey City, NJ: $130,000- $236,000
State of New York: $111,000- $241,000
State of Virginia: $78,000- $227,000
State of Vermont: $118,000- $227,000
State of Washington: $116,000- $220,000
Washington, D.C.: $154,000- $227,000
The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus
opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm
performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental
coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax
flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an
employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a
retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.
Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.
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