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    Senior Project Manager, Process Improvement - Chicago, United States - Sidley Austin

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    Summary:


    The Senior Project Manager, Process Improvement works with the Director of Process Improvement and leaders across the Firm to implement organizational initiatives related to process improvement, goal setting, planning, collaboration, and project management to ensure ongoing cross-functional alignment with the Firms business strategy.

    The incumbent will manage several simultaneous initiatives, in coordination with the Director of Process Improvement and is involved in identifying, prioritizing and scoping potential projects.

    Once a project has been designated for action, the Senior Project Manager plays a lead role in outlining, facilitating and guiding an organized process for implementation.

    Examples of potential projects include new employee productivity and engagement strategies, technology adoptions, revenue cycle enhancement efforts, and designing organizational structures that enable the Firm to evolve and continue to deliver world class service to clients.

    The incumbent also serves a resource for best practices on project management and change management across the organization, including disseminating best practices.

    The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for convening individuals with process improvement-related duties from across the firm to regularly share ideas and exchange best practices.


    Duties and Responsibilities:
    Utilizing strong analytic thinking, translate the Firms goals and strategy into actionable functional and operational changes
    Act as an internal consultant by identifying and recommending solutions to improve organizational efficiency, including processes and/or systems
    Support leadership and functional stakeholders by assessing their needs and providing recommendations for process improvements or system enhancements; gather feedback on current state and present recommendations for future state; influence and drive change through compelling research, data and presentations
    Create strong business cases, which include but are not limited to, documented analyses, action plans and process maps, to secure approval for projects; work with leadership and business stakeholders on prioritization
    Research market trends and industry best practices to augment existing operating models
    Continuously introduce and educate leadership and business stakeholders on new trends to support the overall Firm performance
    Lead projects that foster and support a culture of organizational effectiveness, including the exchange and promotion of best practices


    Qualifications:


    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below.

    The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).

    Education and/or Experience:

    Required:
    A Bachelors degree
    A minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, change management or related field
    Demonstrated success leading significant process improvement and change initiatives at the group and organization levels, including facilitating stakeholder groups through problem identification, solution development and decision making
    Strategic and creative problem-solving skills, including demonstrated ability to develop efficient systems and metrics and to enhance decision-making processes
    Analytical experience, including past experience collecting, analyzing, synthesizing and presenting data to in a compelling way to inform decision making
    Outstanding collaboration and influencing skills, including excellent oral and written communication skills
    Executive presentation experience

    Preferred:
    Masters degree
    Project Management certification
    Experience in professional services environment
    Strategic planning experience
    Familiarity with employee engagement principles and best practices

    Other Skills and Abilities:
    The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
    Strong organizational skills
    Strong attention to detail
    Good judgment
    Strong interpersonal communication skills
    Strong analytical and problem-solving 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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