About Davies
Davies is a top-tier Canadian law firm focused on high-stakes matters. With offices in Montreal, Toronto and New York, we are consistently at the centre of the most challenging deals and cases in Canada and abroad.
A position at Davies is more than just a job. When you join the firm, you will be welcomed by a team that places as much emphasis on supporting its people as it does on serving its prestigious clients. As such, we have created a collaborative environment where team members of all backgrounds feel appreciated and are encouraged to share their ideas while working alongside some of the brightest legal and business professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and experience.
About the Position
We are seeking an IT Project Manager to join our Toronto office as part of the Information Technology Project Management Office on a 1-year contract. Reporting to the IT Program Manager, this role will lead high-impact technology projects that align with our firm's goals, including backend infrastructure, business application rollouts and IT upgrades. The IT Project Manager will also perform business analysis functions as needed, such as requirements elicitation, process analysis and test plans. This position will work primarily remotely, with the flexibility to come into the office on an as-needed basis.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure
Collaborate with stakeholders to create and manage project plans
Assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies
Collaborate with and manage consultants and/or vendor project managers or coordinators
Conduct project scoping and gather business and technical requirements
Document and analyze business processes; recommend improvements
Develop use cases, test plans and project documentation
Facilitate project steering committee meetings and prepare decision slides
Arrange and facilitate project meetings and prepare status reports
Work closely with the Training and Change Management teams to develop and execute training programs, as part of the rollout
Ensure smooth transitions of new systems to operations
Help refine Project Management methodology and artifacts based on PMI, Lean, Agile and industry best practices
Qualifications
At least seven (7) years of experience as a Project Manager and Business Analyst in professional services, preferably a law firm
Strong knowledge of legal processes and applications is a plus
Degree in Computer and Information Science, Business or a related field
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to senior executives
PMP certification preferred
Project experience with IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, space transformations and process improvements
Excellent organizational and time management skills; attention to detail
An analytical and critical thinker
High degree of professionalism with the ability to work with people at all levels
Stays up to date with information technology trends
Highly technical, while being able to translate technical language into non-technical terms
Knowledge of Microsoft products such as Copilot, Azure, Intune; familiarity with Monday.com or any other cloud-based project management tools would be a plus
To Apply
For more information or to submit your application, please email recruitment@dwpv.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Davies is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace for candidates and firm members with disabilities. Please let us know of any accommodations you may require at any time during the recruitment process.
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