Project Lead
Summary
Leads IT projects for a law firm, coordinating technology initiatives to support legal operations and client services.
SUMMARY
Purpose:
Own and drive the execution of firm-wide projects, systems, and COO priorities so ideas turn into implemented, adopted, and measurable business improvements without chaos, delays, or dropped balls.
Mission:
Run the firm’s project and execution engine by coordinating people, timelines, technology, and leadership priorities so strategic initiatives move from planning to reality and the COO is free to focus on growth, leadership, and performance.
Get It, Want It, Capacity (GWC):
Understands the role, wants the responsibility, and has the skills, time, and energy to execute it at a high level.
Possess a comprehensive understanding of the role's intricacies, its significance, and its specific responsibilities.
Core Values (HECTOR):
Hungry: We are hungry. We take on tough challenges finding a way to win.
Execute: We take action with urgency and passion.
Compassion: We care for and respect our clients and our team members.
Team Over Self: We advance the team over self, we succeed or fail together.
Ownership: We take responsibility for all results.
Do the RIGHT thing: We do the right thing, every time.
Most Critical Outcome (MCO):
Firm-wide projects, initiatives, and COO priorities are delivered on time, adopted by teams, and measurably improve performance without bottlenecks, confusion, or rework.
Drivers & Obsessions:
These represent general focus areas that guide priorities and can evolve with company needs.
- Execution over discussion
- Clear ownership over assumptions
- On-time delivery over perfection
- Adoption over launch
- Documentation over memory
- COO time protection
- Systems that actually get used
- Removing bottlenecks before they slow the firm
To be successful in this role, the individual must be able to perform the essential duties of the role and meet the performance expectations of the seat. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.