Senior Project Manager - Marketing & Business Development

Proskauer • New York, NY

19d • $160,000 - $190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach. Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies. Proskauer is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact marketing and business development initiatives that support the firm’s transformational growth strategy. This role will partner with senior leadership, lawyers, and cross-functional teams to drive projects that enhance client engagement, brand positioning, and business development effectiveness. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to deliver complex initiatives in a professional services environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or PMP certification preferred.
• 10 years of project management experience, ideally in a law firm, professional services, or corporate environment.
• Proven track record managing marketing, business development, or digital transformation projects.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule according to workload demands
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in high-pressure situations and a fast-paced, multi-authority environment
• Highly collaborative, valuing teamwork and open and respectful communication; builds open and trusting relationships
• Comfort with working with all levels of management
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Management Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of marketing and business development projects aligned with firm-wide strategic priorities.
• Manage timelines, budgets, resources, and reporting to ensure successful outcomes.
• Develop project charters, roadmaps, and KPIs to track progress and measure impact.
• Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with lawyers, practice group leaders, and business services teams to identify opportunities, define requirements, and align on goals.
• Act as a liaison between business development, marketing, communications, IT, operations, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution.
• Change & Transformation Leadership Support firm-wide transformation initiatives, including digital marketing, client relationship management (CRM), thought leadership campaigns, and market expansion programs.
• Lead project management efforts for the firm’s rebrand initiative, ensuring seamless execution across marketing, business development, communications, and client-facing touchpoints.
• Champion change management practices to encourage adoption of new processes, systems, and technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager