Project Manager, Legal Operations

Truist Financial • Charlotte, NC

130d

About The Position

The Project Manager, Legal Operations will be responsible for managing, assisting with, and executing projects for Legal Department teammates that lead to successful, on-time completions of projects within the Legal Department. This role involves supporting cross-functional teams, identifying key requirements, building timelines, developing and implementing processes, tracking progress, and utilizing technology on the Legal Department's highest priority initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, a good understanding of legal processes, be highly organized and possess excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Law, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in legal operations, project management, or a related field.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels.
• Ability to execute in fast pace high demand environment while balancing multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to listen and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Proven success achieving objectives requiring cooperation from other parts of the organization.
• Ability to present complex concepts into simplified solutions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with project management applications.
• Experience working on projects with upper management and leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience managing budgets and financial processes in a legal or corporate environment.
• Experience with legal technology solutions and process improvement methodologies.
• Proficient in legal technology tools and financial management systems.
• Banking industry experience.
• One or more project management industry certifications (SAFe, Agile, PMI-ACP, TKP).
• Data software migration project planning expertise.
• Knowledge and understanding of banking practices, policies, and procedures.
• Indirect experience with a large financial institution.
• MBA degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are adequately resourced and timely completed.
• Develop and utilize effective project management tools.
• Communicate assignments and deliverables.
• Track progress and enforce accountability.
• Create project status reporting for each practice area and the Legal Department.
• Oversee budgets and optimize processes.
• Implement technology solutions.
• Support the legal team in achieving its strategic goals.
• Participate in larger efforts to independently manage sub-program components.
• Identify and capture basic dependencies and interdependencies.
• Ensure alignment of actions and artifacts with project policy and methodology.
• Exercise independent judgment to guide project plans and budgets.
• Collaborate and consult with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Coordinate multiple objectives, target dates, and audiences.
• Anticipate change and proactively prepare for it.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Tax-preferred savings accounts.
• 401k plan.
• No less than 10 days of vacation during the first year of employment.
• 10 sick days.
• Paid holidays.
• Defined benefit pension plan eligibility.
• Restricted stock units eligibility.
• Deferred compensation plan eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree