Director of Project Management, Legal Operations – Special Projects

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

. Establish and implement systems and processes to enhance business operations and increase efficiency and operational effectiveness of the Legal Division and National Office .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $136,000 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise, including proficiency in various methodologies and the ability to lead complex initiatives while maintaining confidentiality and strategic alignment with organizational goals. Exhibits strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to effectively manage resources and drive operational efficiency.

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Project Management ExperiencePMP CertificationAgile MethodologiesLeadership SkillsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementChange ManagementData AnalysisRisk ManagementProcess ImprovementKnowledge ManagementLegal Training DevelopmentProject Lifecycle ManagementOperational EffectivenessConfidential Information Handling

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree in Business or ManagementPMP CertificationDPro Certification

Industry Keywords

Legal OperationsProject Management Institute (PMI)Operational ProcessesStrategic PlanningStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and implement systems and processes to enhance business operations and increase efficiency and operational effectiveness of the Legal Division and National Office
Address special projects and challenges as they arise
Develop strategy and maintain operational processes and project management for organizational priority initiatives
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Legal leadership team
Act as a leader, connector, and partner to staff throughout the National Office
Create a PPFA Operations Manual
Lead knowledge management initiatives
Manage litigation and investigation projects
Develop legal trainings
Support change management
Develop an approach for the full project life cycle and maintain project management methodologies, standards, and tools
Support leadership in delivering services to the National Office and throughout the Federation
Create short- and long-term plans, set milestones, adhere to deadlines, and allocate resources
Align project delivery with National Office and corporate policies and client/customer needs
Test processes and policies to create effective and efficient operations
Track and report major initiative and project status
Identify and manage project risks and liabilities
Communicate with leadership and handle confidential materials
Manage internal resources and third-party vendors for project execution
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Collaborate with the Managing Director, Legal Operations team, Legal Division leadership, and PPFA colleagues
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree in Business or Management or a PMP or DPro referred
At least 10 years of project management experience with a deep understanding of the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to build consensus and maintain confidentiality
Proven leadership skills; ability to work under pressure, manage multiple simultaneous projects, manage time effectively, and maintain attention to detail
Ability to delegate effectively
Knowledge of various project management methodologies
Experience designing and executing agile and iterative project management processes
Experience working with sensitive and confidential information required
Experience leveraging data to glean insights, evaluate programs, and inform strategic decisions
Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to think strategically and creatively about issues and drive change
Demonstrated agility, adaptability, and practicality
Ability to excel under pressure in a fast-paced, highly innovative, rapidly changing environment while maintaining collaborative relationships
Ability to work independently and prioritize without direction
Commitment to exceptional work products
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, non-union position
0–10% domestic travel
Workplace culture fostering belonging and learning throughout the employee lifecycle
Recognition of individual contributions
Equal employment opportunity and non-discriminatory work environment
Diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation valued