New 
Manager of PMO - 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) | |
 Jul 10, 2026 | |
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Who We Are:
Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally. Overview: Fredrikson is seeking a strategic and collaborative Manager of PMO to join our Legal Operations team. Reporting to the Chief AI & Legal Operations Officer, this newly created leadership role will establish and lead the firm's Project Management Office (PMO), driving enterprise project governance, portfolio management, and operational excellence across the organization. This leader will play a key role in advancing the firm's strategic technology, AI, operational excellence, and business transformation initiatives. The Manager of PMO will develop the frameworks, methodologies, and best practices that enable successful project delivery while partnering with firm leadership to prioritize strategic initiatives, allocate resources effectively, and deliver measurable business value. This leader will also build and mentor a high-performing team of project managers and business analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to reside in Minnesota and maintain a regular in-office presence. Key Responsibilities Include: - Establish, implement, and continuously enhance the firm's PMO, including governance frameworks, methodologies, standards, and best practices - Lead the intake, prioritization, planning, and execution of strategic initiatives across the firm - Manage the firm's portfolio of active projects, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, budgets, resources, and timelines - Develop and maintain project governance structures, policies, procedures, templates, and reporting tools - Collaborate with firm leadership to define project priorities, success metrics, and strategic roadmaps - Monitor project and portfolio performance, proactively identifying risks and ensuring successful outcomes - Serve as the primary point of contact for project governance, communication, and executive reporting - Recruit, develop, mentor, and lead a team of project managers and business analysts - Integrate business analysis, process improvement, organizational change management, and continuous improvement practices into project delivery - Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence Our Ideal Candidates Will Have: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience - Significant experience establishing or leading a PMO, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment - Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives - Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams - Strong understanding of project governance, portfolio management, resource planning, and change management - Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies - Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, HighQ, or similar platforms - PMP certification preferred - Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills - Ability to exercise sound judgment while managing confidential information 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, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401(k)/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 $145,000-$160,000. Compensation will depend on experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location. Applying For This Position: Applications will only be accepted online at https://www.fredlaw.com/careers-meet-us. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. 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. | |