Legal Project Portfolio Manager

RemX | The Workforce Experts is introducing a new Portfolio Project Manager role within their Knowledge & Innovation team. This position will manage backend processes and a high-volume caseload for a large client while supporting portfolio-level initiatives across the department.

Responsibilities:

• Drive planning and execution of internal operational and portfolio-level projects
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics
• Manage day-to-day project operations, risks, and changes in scope
• Apply PMO methodologies and enforce project standards and best practices
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, IT, HR, Operations, and Client Service leaders
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders through reporting, presentations, and status updates
• Develop training, tools, and frameworks to promote project and portfolio management excellence
• Deliver analytical reports and insights to program participants

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related field
• 4+ years of project management experience in a law firm or professional services environment - strongly preferred
• Proven ability to align business objectives with execution strategies
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote, and Teams
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, adaptable, and self‑motivated
• Comfortable working across time zones and in matrixed organizations
• Strong client service mindset and sound judgment
• PMP certification highly preferred
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar tools a plus