Project Manager, COSECURE
Cozen O'Connor

Job Description

COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions, an ancillary business of Cozen O'Connor is a leading security consulting firm committed to creating safer workplaces, school and communities by employing industry leading subject matter experts, leveraging technology and providing thought leadership to our wide-range of clients.

We are adding a skilled Project Manager to our dynamic and growing team to manage projects by working collaboratively with our Project Leaders and clients to exceed expectations.

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and supporting cross-team collaboration while ensuring successful completion of client projects within the allotted timeline and budget. The incumbent will be engaged from the beginning of an engagement through closeout. This role demands strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects across various vertical markets and to interact with both clients and team members. In this role, you will be required to travel, with notice, up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Work with Client & Project Leaders to develop and define project goals, scope, and deliverables that support business objectives.
• Create comprehensive client-specific project plans to be shared with both the clients and team members.
• Prioritize and assign project staff and resources to ensure project milestones are met and quality standards are upheld.
• Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.
• Communicate proactively the status, issues, and risks involved in the project to all stakeholders including Senior Leadership.
• Work collaboratively with project leader to provide and communicate budget forecasting with Finance and Administrative team, ensuring projects are completed within the approved budget (level of efforts) and work to ensure accounts payable and receivable are current.
• Track time, scope and level of effort for each project.
• Identify and minimize project risks throughout its life cycle by maintaining project management software/tools and communicating with key stakeholders.
• Conduct post-project evaluation and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Catalog project evaluations to review consistent themes across the book of business. Make recommendations for improvement based on themes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Project Management Professional certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year)
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience.
• Proven track record of managing and understanding all aspects of a project lifecycle.
• Experience in managing timelines, budget and working cross-functionally.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and project management tools (ex: SmartSheets, Trello, Basecamp. ClickUp, etc.)
• Exceptional leadership, time management, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of change management and performance evaluation processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and challenging deadlines.

About Us

Known for its commitment to action and tangible results, Cozen O'Connor has rapidly grown to become one of North America's fastest-growing law firms. Offering full-service expertise in litigation, business law, and government relations, the firm serves a diverse clientele, including global Fortune 500 companies, growing middle-market firms, startups, and high-profile individuals. Established in 1970, Cozen O'Connor has more than 1,000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle market companies, Cozen O'Connor services its clients' needs through 35 offices across two continents. The firm is consistently ranked among the top 100 law firms in America and has received recognition from prestigious legal and business organizations such as Chambers & Partners, The American Lawyer, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers. Cozen O'Connor is dedicated to excellence and strives to achieve the right results for its clients, no matter how complex or critical the legal challenges may be.

Cozen O'Connor is committed to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the firm, and we know that assembling a team with a breadth of perspectives and experience is necessary to provide the highest quality legal service. We encourage candidates to apply and join us in this effort.

Cozen O'Connor actively welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers. Gaps in experience are not penalized.
Cozen O'Connor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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