Director of Strategic Initiatives & Business Transformation

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Job description

Overview:
Lewis Brisbois, an Am Law 100 firm with 1,500+ attorneys and 55 locations servicing 40+ practice areas, is actively seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives & Business Transformation. This hybrid position can be based out of our Washington DC, New York, or Philadelphia ofice.

The Director of Strategic Initiatives & Business Transformation will report to the Chief Operating Oficer and will play a pivotal role in driving the transformation of key processes, leading change management programs and charting the strategic direction the firm. This position involves identifying, planning, leading and executing key projects that align with the firm's long-term goals and objectives. The Director will report to the COO and work closely with the COO and other senior leadership.

Responsibilities:
Business Transformation: Drive and oversee initiatives to improve business processes and enhance organizational performance and growth.

Project Management: Lead and manage strategic projects from conception through execution, ensuring timely and successful completion.

Organizational & Workflow Design: Design optimized workflows and processes that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support strategic initiatives.

Change Management: Oversee and implement organizational changes to ensure smooth transitions and successful adoption of new initiatives.

Innovation: Identify and foster innovative solutions to improve the firm's services and operations.

Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives.

Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on the progress and impact of strategic initiatives.

Financial Analysis: Calculating ROI of projects, performing profitability analyses and supporting the annual budgeting process.

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve the firm's goals and objectives.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree; MBA or other master's degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience (including 7+ years of consulting experience), in business transformation, performance improvement, organizational design or strategy.

Skills:A core functional expertise in a discipline other than project management (g., Marketing, IT, Finance, HR, Change Management).

High level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams.

Experience with budget management and financial analysis.

Ability to think strategically and drive innovation.

Ability to work in a matrixed organization.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Lewis Brisbois has a demonstrable commitment to equal employment opportunity in hiring, employment, and promotion decisions. Lewis Brisbois seeks to employ and advance the best qualified employee without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of family and medical care leave, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or membership in any other protected classes recognized by federal or applicable state or local law.

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