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Project Manager - DC
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EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Project Manager EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time OFFICE LOCATION: Washington, DC ABOUT THE COMPANY: For over 20 years, FTI has brought insight and expertise to deliver successful resolution to the most challenging financial, litigation, and business-critical issues. FTI is a leading global firm that organizations rely on for advice and solutions in the areas of forensic analysis, investigation, and technology when confronting the critical legal issues that shape their futures. We are involved in high-stakes, fast-paced computer forensics projects from around the world. We have participated in many of the largest litigations, bankruptcy proceedings, and restructurings in the United States. FTI is a leader helping leaders; we proudly serve 97 of the top 100 law firms, 85% of all fortune 100 companies, and 9 of the 10 top bank holding companies in the world. Our workforce of more than 2,300 employees includes numerous PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFEs, JDs, and technologists with expertise across a broad range of industries including financial services, healthcare, energy, media, and communications. If you are interested in becoming part of a fast growing company and helping shape its future, read on. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: This PROJECT MANAGER position is a part of FTI Consulting’s Repository Services team which includes Ringtail. Ringtail Legal is Ringtail’s flagship web-based document repository and native file review technology. In the past year Ringtail has been deployed in more than 30 new cases, both client-direct and through a hosted ASP environment, in several organizations including leading Am Law 100 law firms, government agencies and Fortune 100 litigation practice groups. The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of managing specific client matters, from developing the initial proposal to collection of the final bill. The project manager also provides input for general management, including scheduling, resource allocation, revenue projections and operational process and procedures. A general description about the opportunity… PRIMARY DUTIES: § Work closely with the lead consultant on a matter to ensure that lines of communication between the client and FTI are established and maintained during the course of the engagement and that a mutual understanding of the scope of work and related costs exists between both parties. § Build and foster relationships with client contacts. § Recognize opportunities during ongoing projects to expand FTI’s involvement. § Define the scope of work to include a list of deliverables and deadlines. Oversee progress of work to ensure delivery of all work product within established timeframes and standards of quality. § Manage expenditures within budget estimates. Maintain communication with client and project team regarding changes to proposed work and budget modifications. § Insure inputs to billing system accurately reflect case status, revenue projections and authorized budgets. § Initiate, review, edit and send out invoices in a timely manner. Follow up in accordance with established procedures to ensure timely payment by client. § Establish and maintain good working relationships with other offices and departments in the company. Promote uniformity of office procedures and consistent high quality of final work product. § Travel as required to ensure effective management of case activities. (Minimal notice possible). SKILLS REQUIRED: § Flexibility - ability to work under tight deadlines, ability to handle multiple tasks through prioritization and time management skills. § Excellent communication and organizational skills. § Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software. § Demonstrated proficiency in leading people in a team environment. § Experience with budget development and working with spreadsheets. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: § 5+ years experience in project management, account management, or a related field. § 2+ years of legal/electronic discovery experience or document review environment. § B.S. or a B.A. college degree required. PMP Certification and/or MBA preferred. § Possession of sufficient credit to facilitate travel if and when required. POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt FTI Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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