Senior Director of Operations

Senior Director Of Operations

With eleven offices across the United States, 450+ attorney and consulting professionals and 350+ business and administrative 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 approachbringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategydifferentiates 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. Reporting to the Firm's Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a member of the Firm's Business Professional Leadership Team, the Senior Director of Operations will be a strategic leader with proven expertise in project / initiative management, managing administrative, real estate / facilities and information services / knowledge management operations, driving organizational efficiency, managing special projects and fostering a culture of excellence in a legal, consulting or professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables to ensure deadlines met.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to enhance workflow.
• Take ownership of special projects as needed and ensure project goals are met by coordinating resources and activities.
• Optimize technology, data and AI adoption, including ROI reporting, business intelligence, etc.

Qualifications

The base annual pay range for this role is between $250,000-$300,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

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