Sr. Project Manager Marketing Operations

Sr. Project Manager Marketing Operations

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Summary The Sr. Project Manager Marketing Operations will be responsible for helping DLA Piper's Marketing and Business Development (MBD) team drive operational excellence, collaboration, and transparency in support of the firm's strategic priorities for growth and brand enhancement. This position will support MBD leaders in orchestrating and executing on strategic and interdepartmental projects, serving as a critical link between strategy formulation and tangible implementation to improve both the effectiveness and efficiency of MBD functions among our team and across the firm.

Location This position can sit in any of our US offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for MBD workstreams relating to the design, implementation and launch of the firm's Next-Gen CRM system.
• Play a pivotal role in facilitating the MBD team's realignment in support of firm strategy.
• Assist in priority MBD AI optimization projects from project planning through execution and tracking success.
• Facilitate ongoing operational change and improvement projects.
• Continuously improve the MBD team's knowledge management approach.
• Assist with the budgeting process.
• Support project management in relation to the content development and strategy for firm conferences and events.
• Manage other key projects and resources.

Desired Skills

Excellent project management skills, ideally in a law firm or professional services environment, with a strong orientation toward marketing and business development tools, technologies, and applications. Strong organizational and time management skills. Strategic thinking, sound professional judgment, and a proactive, collaborative mindset are essential, along with the ability to execute effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Excellent problem-solving skills to identify issues, analyze options, and implement effective solutions. Strong writing and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to analyze and synthesize data into actionable insights that support marketing and business development strategies. Confidence in managing projects, juggling competing priorities, and driving cross-functional initiatives to completion. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot, AI and familiarity with CRM systems or pipeline tracking tools is also expected.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

Preferred Education

• Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience

• 8 years of project management experience, ideally in a professional services environment with Marketing and Business Development experience.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm's discretion in the future.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Accommodation Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Agency applications will not be considered. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $133,625 - $202,352 per year depending on the candidate's geographic market location. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.