Enterprise Project Manager

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP•Washington, DC

5d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

With eleven offices across the United States, 450+ professionals and 350+ staff professionals, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. 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. The Opportunity We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Enterprise Project Manager to successfully implement strategic, firm-wide initiatives crossing business groups, departments and offices. This key role will be responsible for managing project timelines, budgets and resources, while ensuring all project goals are delivered on time, within scope and at the highest quality level. The ideal candidate will have experience in professional service firms with a health care project background and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. This will be a full-time position within the Operations and Administration Department, reporting to the Senior Director of Operations. The role is to be located in our Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Tampa, or Washington D.C. office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field; M.B.A. preferred.
6+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager in a professional services firm context; health care project experience preferred.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and proficiency in project management tools. PMP or other project management certifications preferred.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software.
Experience as a Project Manager on technical projects or a proven track record as a PM in an IT group.
Hands-on experience with understanding of hardware and software installation, upgrades, site maintenance, and development.
Experience with budgeting and resource allocation.
Knowledge of risk management principles and strategies and ability to work discreetly with confidential information and situations.
Smart, strategic and value-adding thinker who can solve problems and make data-driven decisions.
Ability to manage competing priorities and to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a desire to continuously improve and exceed expectations.
Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality work while maintaining a client service focus, all with a “can-do” “roll up the sleeves” attitude.
Superb interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication abilities.
Team player able to work across multiple groups with excellent customer focus and ability to partner and foster professional, positive relationships with all stakeholders.
Deep personal commitment to integrity, excellent judgment and the highest standards of ethics.
Ability and willingness to travel to Manatt locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

M.B.A. preferred.
health care project experience preferred.
PMP or other project management certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, motivate, and contribute to multiple projects with competing deadlines from initiation to completion, ensuring all deadlines, budgets and deliverables are met.
Define project objectives, requirements and deliverables by coordinating with stakeholders and cross-department/office teams.
Develop detailed project implementation plans, including resource allocations, schedules, scopes, and budgets.
Manage project scope, schedule and budget changes, proactively resolving any issues, risks or challenges that arise.
Establish and track key project metrics to measure success, providing regular reports and updates to senior management.
Ensure effective relationships, communication and collaboration between all stakeholders, project team members and external clients/partners.
Work effectively across different teams bridging departments, locations, titles and substantive areas.
Mitigate risks and ensure optimal outcomes by adhering to project management methodologies, best practices and firm standards.
Standardize processes and identify opportunities for new and improved solutions.
Support implementation of existing and new technology to meet project requirements.