Project Manager II

About Our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers in over 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide and is part of RELX, a global company providing information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our organization prioritizes responsible AI and advanced technologies to improve productivity and transform industries, including tools tailored for the legal sector. We believe in fostering innovation while maintaining ethical standards that benefit all stakeholders.

About the Role

This position is responsible for driving and managing numerous simple to moderate portfolio projects. The position will project-manage cross-functional teams by working closely with all aspects of the product development community: Market Vertical, Product Manager, Engineering, etc. Additional responsibilities include building development road maps, managing project schedules, and collaborating to resolve issues in one or more Business Units.

Responsibilities

• Depending on scope and complexity, managenumerous projects a year.

• Identify and make recommendations for improvement to existing processes and procedures.

• Manage all phases of the project through the Product Development process.

• Define key performance parameters and create regular variance reports to track progress.

• Negotiate with Engineering Resource Managers for project resources.

• Maintain compliance with corporate and public regulations.

• Perform data analysis relevant to project tasks.

• Request resource demand and review resource allocation for projects.

• Maintain ownership of and accountability for the project schedule.

• Effectively communicate project status — including schedule variances and mitigation options.

• Identify and make recommendations for improvement to existing processes and procedures.

• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 10+ years of IT PMO experience

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, finance, business, or equivalent experience required

• Project governance certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, etc.) Good to have

• Knowledge of the software development life cycle.

• Agile knowledge required.

• Process improvement.

• Excellent negotiation skills.

• Understanding of corporate/public regulations.

• Data analysis skills.

• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills.

• Experience using MS Project, MS Office, and MS Visio.

• Experience coordinating team work flow in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Experience partnering with other project stakeholders to resolve issues and to mitigate project impacts.

• A results-oriented outlook with the ability to prioritize and deliver key initiatives.

• Ability to partner with other project stakeholders to resolve issues and to mitigate project impacts.

• Experience delivering on projects of various size and duration.

• Highly adaptable to changing needs within the organization — adapts to rapidly changing priorities.

• Experience collaborating with others in IT management roles to deliver shared results.

• Strong professionalism and strong interpersonal skills required.

• Detail-oriented and the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and priorities.

• Strong organization/project planning, time management, and change management skills

• across multiple functional groups and departments, and strong delegation skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity.

• Strong problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues; prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions; and identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making.

• Strong communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and executive management, customers, etc., including diction/terminology and presenting information in a concise and effective manner to clients, management, and various departments using assorted communication mediums.

Working in a Way that Works for You

We believe in flexible working arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance. Whether you're seeking professional development, support for personal responsibilities, or long-term goals, we are here to help.

Working for You

We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Coverage extends to your family.

• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates secured by the company.

• Group Life and Accident Insurance: Financial security and protection.

• Flexible Working Arrangement: Balance your work and personal life effectively.

• Employee Assistance Program: Access to personal and work-related support services.

• Medical Screening: Promoting your health and well-being.

• Family Benefits: Inclusive support for maternity, paternity, and adoption.

• Recognition Programs: Celebrate milestones and achievements.

• Paid Time Off: Various leave options to meet diverse needs.

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that enhance productivity, decision-making, and outcomes worldwide. As a digital pioneer, LexisNexis was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.

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