About the position

Responsibilities

Lead strategic and operational initiatives across marketing and with other departments to drive performance improvements and support the firm's growth trajectory.
Ensure alignment and integration of existing and proposed technology resources.
Create and manage project plans with clearly defined deliverables and resource requirements, coordinate work streams, track and communicate progress and identify obstacles and ensure they are addressed.
Lead the annual firm marketing budget planning cycle, including regular reporting.
Identify issues and variances and provide strategic recommendations and guidance.
Manage, quantify and lead the master list of department projects in collaboration with marketing leadership team.
Make recommendations for staffing projects and allocating resources, including working with other departments to secure additional support as required.
Coordinate central department responsibility workflows, such as lateral attorney onboarding.
Conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of the CRM platform, providing recommendations for upgrading or replacing the software.
Oversee the implementation of the chosen solution, including developing sales pipeline tools and facilitating necessary integrations.
Serve as an administrator and manage certain aspects of the firm's website, including working with vendors and colleagues responsible for SEO, content, technical updates, brand standards, etc.
Identify and phase out outdated or underutilized department technology platforms / solutions.
Lead the creation and updating of the department's operations manual to ensure clarity and consistency in processes.
Review contracts, manage periodic RFP or vendor comparison reviews and implement changes or enhancements as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
8+ years of experience working in a professional services setting.
Ability to navigate large, cross-functional teams with ease, leveraging superior project management, analytical and teamwork skills.
A strong leader and critical thinker, with proven experience in team management.
An integrated mindset, easily understanding the link between marketing activities and overall business goals including their potential impact on other departments.
Exceptional business acumen, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Deep experience with marketing technology.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to communicate both at an executive level and in specific technical detail when needed.
Strong change management abilities to help lead firmwide initiatives and changes related to continued growth of the organization.

Benefits

Profit sharing
Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Director of Marketing Operations

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