Project Manager - Chicago, United States - Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley Austin LLP
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Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Summary:
The Project Manager will support the Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager.

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing various projects and will work with individuals across the Firm's offices and at various levels throughout the organization.

The Project Manager will work on projects in areas including:
procurement analysis, construction project financial management, new office openings and vendor management.

The Project Manager will also be involved in performing economic reviews and developing process improvements at both the Firm and office levels.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage projects of varying size and complexity from beginning to completion.
  • Analysis and management of key vendor relationships including the evaluation of the cost of services and the identification of cost savings opportunities.
  • Assist with contract negotiation for key vendors and perform contract reviews including the evaluation of pricing and contract terms.
  • Assist in managing the Firm's construction projects including working with administrators and consultants to effectively budget and report on the cost of the Firm's construction projects.
  • Support the budgeting and fixed asset needs of the accounting department.
  • Oversight and implementation of various Firm and office initiatives.
  • Manage and facilitate information requests.
  • Perform various types of analysis to support Firm management and decision making including: economic, cost/benefit and profitability.
  • Ability to travel on an occasional basis (5%) and in some instances for an extended period of time for certain projects.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • A minimum of 3 years of progressive financial analysis and project management experience
  • Demonstrated project management skills and demonstrated ability to keep projects moving forward and deliver results
  • Advanced capabilities and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree
in Accounting or Finance

  • Public Accounting or Consulting experience
  • Previous experience working with clients desired

Other Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good judgment
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
  • Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
  • Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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