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Project Manager - Information Technology - Minneapolis, MN
 Fredrikson & Byron | |
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis | |
| 200 South 6th Street (Show on map) | |
 Feb 23, 2026 | |
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Who We Are:
Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally. Overview: We are seeking a Project Manager to lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic projects across the firm, with a primary focus on enterprise Information Technology (IT) initiatives. This role operates within the firm's Project Management Office (PMO) and partners closely with IT leadership and technical teams to ensure technology projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with firm priorities. While primarily focused on IT, many initiatives will require coordination across departments, including Legal Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and Marketing & Business Development. The successful candidate will bring strong project management discipline, demonstrated business analysis expertise, and the ability to navigate complex technical and business environments with professionalism and discretion. This role is well-suited for a project manager who thrives in a professional services environment and is motivated to strengthen modern IT delivery practices, platforms, and ways of working. Key Responsibilities Include: Project Leadership & Execution - Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale IT and technology-enabled initiatives, including system implementations, integrations, cloud migrations, automation efforts, and AI-enabled solutions. - Manage project scope, timelines, resources, budgets, risks, and dependencies to ensure timely and efficient delivery. - Translate work into actionable tasks. - Develop and maintain project plans, communication plans, documentation, and executive-level status reporting. - Monitor project performance, project costs, change management, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Business Analysis & Solution Alignment - Analyze and assess existing business processes and workflows impacted by technology initiatives. - Conduct structured requirements gathering sessions; document business and functional requirements. - Translate business needs into clear, prioritized requirements and delivery outcomes, balancing user experience, operational efficiency, and risk considerations. - Develop process maps and ensure alignment between business objectives and system capabilities. - Support testing efforts, including development and coordination of user acceptance testing (UAT). Cross-Functional & Vendor Coordination - Collaborate with the office of General Counsel to ensure agreements and proper legal protections are in place at the beginning of each project. - Collaborate with IT during project to coordinate technical execution. - Partner with Learning & Development to ensure effective training is delivered on new or changed solutions. - Partner with other cross-functional stakeholders when projects impact broader firm operations. - Facilitate project meetings and ensure clear communication among technical and business stakeholders. - Coordinate with third-party vendors and implementation partners to ensure delivery against agreed milestones. - Manage initiatives involving cloudbased platforms, SaaS vendors, and system integrations, ensuring alignment with firm security, data, and operational standards. PMO & Governance Support - Contribute to the development and refinement of PMO standards, templates, and governance processes. - Support structured project intake and prioritization efforts within the PMO. - Participate in post-project evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives. - Support the use of delivery metrics, dashboards, and reporting to improve visibility into project health, throughput, and outcomes for IT and firm leadership. - Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications - 5+ years of relevant experience. - Proven project management experience leading IT or technology-focused initiatives. - Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with technical and operational components. - Demonstrated business analysis experience, including requirements elicitation and documentation. - Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) and tools such as Microsoft Project, Planner, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent. - Strong ability to understand technical architecture concepts and system interdependencies. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Strong analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate downstream impacts and manage risk. - Ability to work with discretion on confidential and sensitive matters. Desired Qualifications - Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) preferred. - Exposure to technology modernization efforts (e.g., cloud migration, platform consolidation, automation, AI-enabled solutions, data or analytics initiatives). - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships across technical and business teams. - Flexible, dedicated teammate with a sense of ownership and proactive problem-solving skills. Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, SocialSecurity/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions. The salary range for this position varies by geographical market. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting annual pay range is $100,000 - $135,000/year. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location. Applying For This Position: Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter. Applications will only be accepted online at https://www.fredlaw.com/careers-meet-us. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com. About Fredrikson: With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information. Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws. We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position; please apply directly through our careers page. | |