The offices of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking a Manager of Strategic Initiatives. This position can sit in Washington DC, New York, or Baltimore.

The Manager of Strategic Initiatives will report to the Chief Operating Officer 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 manager will report to the COO and work closely with the COO and other senior leadership.

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

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve the firm’s goals and objectives.
• 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.
• 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.
• Financial Analysis: Calculate ROI of projects, perform profitability analyses and support the annual budgeting process
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on the progress and impact of strategic initiatives.
• Process Improvement: Analyze current processes to identify opportunities for improvement and work with key stakeholders to develop implementation plans

• Education: Bachelor’s degree; MBA or other master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience in business transformation, performance improvement, organizational design or strategy. Experience working in the professional services industry is preferred
  • Process design and optimization experience
  • Financial modeling (high degree of proficiency in Excel)
  • Certification or experience as a project manager
  • Experience in data analysis, reporting and/or visualization software solutions (Power BI, Tableau, or other).
• Skills:
  • A core functional expertise in a discipline other than project management (g., Marketing, Finance, Strategy, Change Management).
  • 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 effectively interact with all levels of organizations
  • Ability to think strategically and drive innovation.
  • High level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

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