Project Manager

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working around the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Trusted Technology at White & Case plays a key role in enabling our lawyers in practicing law around the world.

Our team comprises of three functions: Business Services - who maintain, develop and support our enterprise systems, Operations - who design, build and support our communications and data center operations, and Support Services - who provide desktop, meeting and training support in the Firm's offices. Together we support our lawyers with leading edge technology and systems to deliver elite legal and best-in-class client service.

Trusted Technology at White & Case plays a key role in enabling our lawyers in practicing law around the world.

Our team comprises of three functions: Business Services - who maintain, develop and support our enterprise systems, Operations - who design, build and support our communications and data center operations, and Support Services - who provide desktop, meeting and training support in the Firm's offices. Together we support our lawyers with leading edge technology and systems to deliver elite legal and best-in-class client service.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of large, complex technological initiatives with a focus on innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and enterprise data management & migration, SharePoint Online migration and M365 ecosystem. This role plays a critical part in advancing strategic priorities through the adoption of emerging technologies and modernized data practices.

The Project Manager oversees all phases of the project lifecycle, applying structured methodologies to coordinate resources, manage interdependencies, and ensure timely, on-budget execution. The role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, alignment with business objectives, and proactive risk and issue management to drive measurable outcomes.

• Lead the planning and execution of projects related to enterprise data strategy, data governance, system migration, and the implementation of AI-driven technologies
• Manage end-to-end migration efforts from SharePoint on-premises to SharePoint Online, including site architecture planning, content migration, permissions mapping, and stakeholder adoption
• Drive the implementation of M365 ecosystem products such as Copilot, Forms, Planner Premium, and other collaboration tools to support digital transformation
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations throughout the project lifecycle
• Proactively identify risks, interdependencies, and constraints, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure delivery success, while maintaining a clear focus on project objectives and deliverables
• Drive stakeholder engagement and alignment, collaborating closely with Technology leadership, Product Managers, Technical Leads, and Business Sponsors
• Ensure that project objectives reflect the Firm's innovation strategy and data-driven priorities
• Track and report on project performance, budget, milestones, and benefits realization
• Facilitate operational readiness planning, including the development of support models, training, and documentation
• Lead stakeholder engagement efforts, ensuring effective communication and adoption strategies are in place for successful change management
• Lead the post-implementation evaluation of projects to gather insights on performance, adoption, and areas for continuous improvement
• Champion the use of modern PMO tools and templates, while continuously evolving practices to support emerging technologies and complex business needs

• PMP certification required; Agile/Scrum certification a plus
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Technology, Data Science, or a related field
• At least seven (7) years of project management experience with a demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional efforts
• Strong background in AI-related initiatives, data lifecycle management, or digital innovation programs
• Proven experience delivering enterprise data migration strategies, SharePoint Online deployments, and M365 product implementations
• Hands-on experience managing complex technical projects involving system migrations, cloud technologies, or data platforms
• Excellent stakeholder communication, engagement, and change leadership skills
• Proficiency in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and experience with Office 365 and Microsoft Azure platforms

• This role is based in our Tampa Office.
• This role reports to the Senior Manager, Portfolio Operations

Our Internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment process. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business which are often specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team.

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

¹The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.