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Sr. Project Manager Marketing Operations

DLA Piper

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Senior
134k-202k
8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Sr. Project Manager Marketing Operations at DLA Piper is responsible for driving operational excellence, collaboration, and transparency within the firm's Marketing and Business Development (MBD) team. The role supports strategic priorities for growth and brand enhancement by managing interdepartmental projects, facilitating process improvements, and supporting the implementation of key systems such as the Next-Gen CRM. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and can be based in any US office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide project management for MBD workstreams related to the design, implementation, and launch of the firm's Next-Gen CRM system, enhancing business development and marketing capabilities over the next 5+ years.
  • Facilitate the MBD team's realignment in support of firm strategy by developing detailed plans, ensuring transparent communication, and creating documentation on roles and responsibilities.
  • Assist in priority MBD AI optimization projects from planning through execution, tracking success, and measuring impact on team performance.
  • Facilitate ongoing operational change and process improvement projects to streamline workflows, reduce redundancies, and align team objectives using project management skills.
  • Maintain and improve the MBD team's knowledge management resources, including shared libraries and core information repositories.
  • Assist with the departmental budgeting process, including strategic planning and ongoing budget management.
  • Support project management related to content development and strategy for firm conferences and events.
  • Manage other key projects and resources, including defining system requirements, stakeholder communication, ROI analysis, change management, and project documentation.

Requirements

  • Excellent project management skills, ideally in a law firm or professional services environment, with a focus on marketing and business development tools and applications.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Strategic thinking, sound professional judgment, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.
  • Ability to execute effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills to identify issues, analyze options, and implement solutions.
  • Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to analyze and synthesize data into actionable insights.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot, AI, and familiarity with CRM systems or pipeline tracking tools.
  • Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, preferably in a professional services environment with marketing and business development experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.

Nice to Have

  • Master's Degree in a related field.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, ideally in a professional services environment with marketing and business development experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.

Working at DLA Piper

DLA Piper is described as bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive. The firm emphasizes meaningful work, career growth, and upholding its core values, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 13, 2025
Salary134k-202k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About DLA Piper

Website

dlapiper.com

Location

Atlanta, GA

Industry

Offices of Lawyers

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