BD & Marketing Sr. Project Manager

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

The Business Development & Marketing Senior Project Manager, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, provides executive level project management and operational support to the Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer (CMBDO) on her responsibilities as they relate to Global Disputes Business Development and US Marketing. The role works closely with senior leaders across the Marketing & Business Development (MBD) and Finance functions to advance firm and departmental initiatives.

This position is responsible for managing complex, multi stakeholder projects; preparing leadership and partnership materials; analyzing trends and return on investment (ROI); supporting change management initiatives; and improving processes that enhance client service, operational efficiency, and team effectiveness.

This position is preferably located in our New York office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

• Executive & Project Management Support Serve as the primary executive level project manager supporting the CMBDO. Manage complex firmwide and departmental initiatives, ensuring clear scope, timelines, accountability, and progress tracking. Develop agendas, manage meetings, and produce leadership updates, reports, partner briefings, and presentation materials. Prepare initial draft presentations and written materials for CMBDO use. Maintain departmental organizational charts and act as a liaison between recruiting and the CMBDO on staffing needs.
• Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement Support development and implementation of best practices related to onboarding, AI adoption, content standardization, and value propositions. Conduct research on innovative approaches, analyze findings, and prepare recommendations for leadership. Continuously identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce costs, and strengthen the firm’s competitive position. Support change management planning and execution for MBD initiatives. Improve lawyer facing materials on intranet and improve team resources on intranet.
• Financial, Data & ROI Support Assist with the firm budgeting process and administration of invoices. Track data, analyze trends, and capture ROI metrics in CRM systems where appropriate. Manage and evaluate the firm’s sports ticket program, including recommendations related to utilization and ROI.
• Coordination, Communication & Relationship Management Coordinate extensive international and domestic travel, including U.S. and International travel, utilizing firm administrative support as appropriate. Maintain calendars and schedules, coordinating across multiple stakeholders to advance projects efficiently. Build and maintain strong working relationships to ensure effective collaboration across teams and functions. Draft internal communications around strategic MBD project implementation. Partner with leadership to support training, mentoring, and professional development initiatives for business services.
• Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Experience in a law firm or professional services…