Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Senior Director of Operations

Washington, D.C · Director · Contract

Work authorization required$250k-$300kDetected 30 days ago

Project ManagementProcurementResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

The firm's groundbreaking approach-bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy-differentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the firm to provide a unique and compelling value proposition.
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking a highly qualified Senior Director of Operations.
Exceptional project management skills a must. - Ability and willingness to travel to all Manatt office locations.

Work with COO to streamline and optimize processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Work closely with COO, leadership and business teams to develop and implement strategies, initiatives and policies to ensure alignment with the firm's strategy.
Lead in the implementation of a firmwide project management team.
Manage projects, initiatives and areas across administrative and business operations.
Optimize technology, data and AI adoption, including ROI reporting, business intelligence, etc.
Work closely with COO and the Information Services/Knowledge Management team ensuring that all aspects for the Firm's library operations are running efficiently and that attorney, consulting and business professionals have access to comprehensive legal and other research resources and support.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet varying deadlines. Exceptional project management skills a must.

Minimum of 12+ years relevant administrative, project and knowledge management experience in a legal, consultant or professional services environment with people-management experience.
Analytical skills including aptitude for detail, and logic with extensive office management and administration experience in order to fulfill expectations.
Ability to work discreetly with confidential information and situations.
Fundamental proficiency in planning, allocating and reconciling an operations budget.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to gather information from a broad range of sources and influence others to make changes.
Must be a strong collaborator and able to work across multiple departments and levels with a disdain for organizational politics, gamesmanship and positioning.
Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate needs, identify opportunities and drive initiatives to completion.
Proven leadership characteristics, including the ability to achieve results, manage multiple priorities and projects, handle complex relationships, and develop employees.
Proven ability to unite and lead diverse team members effectively, fostering a cohesive and productive environment.
Knowledge of current facilities, office administration, reception, library, and legal support best practices and procedures.
Absolute trustworthiness, confidentiality, discretion and superb judgment are musts.
A passion for challenging the status quo.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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