Well- Senior Manager – Project Management, Programming Operations

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The Well‑Being Senior Manager – Project Management, Programming, & Operations is an integral part of Latham’s Well‑Being & Benefits team. This role will be responsible for using experience and understanding of both the legal and well‑being industries to contribute to the overall strategies, goals, and objectives of the department and to represent the well‑being program at senior levels. The role will be located in our New York office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence, with a minimum of three (3) days a week in‑office.

• Overseeing multi‑pronged global initiatives (both long‑term and short‑term) around ergonomics, physical activity, and other health programming
• Managing complex projects end‑to‑end, from initial strategy through implementation and post‑program analysis, including issue‑spotting and developing relevant internal processes and procedures
• Writing and editing a wide variety of written communications
• Developing engagement and promotion strategies for both attorneys and professional services staff around their health and well‑being
• Managing and developing teams, including direct reports as well as hundreds of volunteer team leaders and ergonomics specialists
• Managing external vendors
• Developing and customizing (in conjunction with relevant experts) health‑related programming and trainings
• Delivering stand‑up presentations and trainings
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

• Possess excellent leadership skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making) necessary for effective management
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels
• Exhibit advanced comfort and skills with public speaking and written communications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience may be considered
• Experience in the legal or corporate well‑being fields

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well‑being programs (e.g., mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well‑being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

USD $ – USD $ /Yr.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.