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Sr. Project Manager Marketing Operations

DLA Piper

Austin, TX
Full Time
Senior
134k-202k
8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Sr. Project Manager Marketing Operations at DLA Piper in Austin, Texas, is responsible for driving operational excellence, collaboration, and transparency within the firm's Marketing and Business Development (MBD) team. The role supports strategic initiatives, manages complex projects such as the implementation of the firm's Next-Gen CRM system, and facilitates organizational realignment and process improvements to enhance marketing and business development functions across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide project management for MBD workstreams related to the design, implementation, and launch of the firm's Next-Gen CRM system, including managing complex requirements and multiple workstreams.
  • 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 progress, and measuring impact on team performance.
  • Facilitate ongoing operational change and process improvement projects to streamline workflows, reduce redundancies, and align team objectives.
  • Maintain and improve the MBD team's knowledge management resources and shared libraries to foster consistency and support onboarding.
  • 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 key projects and resources, including defining system requirements, stakeholder communication, ROI analysis, change management, and 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 technologies.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Strategic thinking, sound judgment, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.
  • Effective problem-solving skills to identify issues and implement solutions.
  • Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to analyze data and synthesize insights.
  • Confidence in managing projects, prioritizing tasks, and driving initiatives to completion.
  • 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

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 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

Austin, TX

Industry

Offices of Lawyers

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