Sr. Project Manager Marketing Operations

About the position

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.

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 by ensuring that the process is smooth, efficient, and well-coordinated.
• Assist in priority MBD AI optimization projects from project planning through execution and tracking success.
• Facilitate ongoing operational change and improvement projects, focusing on ways to optimize opportunities to streamline processes.
• Continuously improve the MBD team's knowledge management approach and maintain resources and shared team libraries.
• Assist with the budgeting process, both in the strategic planning stages and to help manage departmental budget needs throughout the year.
• Support project management in relation to the content development and strategy for firm conferences and events.
• Manage other key projects and resources including facilitating definition of business and/or system requirements.

Requirements

• Excellent project management skills, ideally in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strategic thinking, sound professional judgment, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to identify issues, analyze options, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)