Director of Practice Management

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

. Serve as the primary point of contact and strategic partner to industry and practice group leadership on strategic and operational matters .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $215,000 - $285,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong strategic business planning, project management, and financial acumen within a professional services environment. Capable of leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and driving process improvements to enhance performance metrics and profitability.

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Strategic Business PlanningProject ManagementFinancial AcumenCross-Functional Team LeadershipSalesforce Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Business AdministrationPractice ManagementBudgetingPerformance Metrics ImprovementProblem SolvingData-Driven ReportingProcess ImprovementTalent RecruitmentOnboardingPolicy Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationExecutive PresenceAdaptabilityInitiativeCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteProject Management ToolsBusiness Intelligence ToolsSalesforceTableau

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesLegalConsultingFinancialPractice Group Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact and strategic partner to industry and practice group leadership on strategic and operational matters
Lead development of practice/industry group business plans aligned to the firm strategic plan
Drive execution of business plans, monitor progress, and communicate status against goals
Lead project management of key Practice/Industry initiatives
Organize and execute periodic Practice/Industry group meetings, including agendas, speakers, presentations, facilitation, and follow-up
Foster engagement and a positive, collaborative culture
Partner with Finance on revenue budgets and forecasts
Manage Practice/Industry expense budgets with business professional teams
Develop strategies to improve performance metrics and profitability
Support alternative fee arrangement development and approval
Align Marketing and Business Development resources, identify cross-selling opportunities, and support go-to-market strategies
Support client satisfaction programs, pipeline management, and Salesforce data cleanliness
Monitor utilization metrics, identify skill gaps and training needs, and support policy compliance
Support talent recruitment, onboarding, performance review, advancement, and training initiatives
Lead lateral hire integration
Collaborate on new client/matter intake and approval processes
Partner on technology, knowledge management, artificial intelligence, and practice-specific initiatives
Deliver data-driven performance reporting and recommendations
Drive process improvement and sharing of best practices
Maintain documentation of processes, policies, and operational needs
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in business administration, practice management, or business operations within a professional services environment (e.g. legal, consulting, financial)
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in a collaborative manner within a matrix organization
Exceptional strategic business planning skills
Strong project management and prioritization skills
Strong financial acumen and budgeting skills
Ability to identify problems, develop practical solutions, and deliver on-time, on-budget results
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Exceptional executive presence and presentation skills
Sound independent judgment, tact, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
Ability to build trust and lead through influence
Adaptability, initiative, and a positive, can-do attitude in a fast-paced evolving environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and business intelligence tools
Proficiency in Salesforce or other CRM; Tableau reporting is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities