Manager, Project Management-Strategy & Solutions

Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do but never at the expense of our values. Theres no denying our work is demanding both in volume and pace but were up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun so youll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued rewarded and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.

Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You arent afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you arent afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.

Were better together: A bright driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL Its a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in peoples lives. Come be a part of something special where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!

In addition to competitive pay a discretionary annual bonus and a supportive team oriented culture we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical dental vision disability and life insurance sick time unlimited vacation and 401(k) with company match.

OVERVIEW: The ProjectManagerStrategy &Solutionsplays a critical role in driving strategic initiatives and managing complex legal and operational projects across the organization. This role bridges legalexpertisewithin thebusinessimmigration space project management and strategic execution to deliver high-impact outcomes for clients and internal stakeholdersalike. The ideal candidate is proactive detail-oriented and thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the planning execution and delivery of cross-functional legal and strategic client-facing and internal projects on budget and on time.

• Define project scope goals deliverables and timelines and identify resource requirements.

• Collaborate with internal and client legal teams and other operations stakeholders to align project outcomes with organizational goals.

• Engage with clients to enhance program management and client satisfaction by facilitating Voice of the Client (VoC) sessions creating client journey mapping and utilizing those client inputs to provide expert project management support to deliver desired project outcomes and elevate the overall client experience.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze and evaluate data and make informed decisions around the strategic design and development of legal process improvements and support the delivery of those solutions through project management frameworks and best practices across departments.

• Monitor project progress identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and alignment with project objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with legal standards and internal policies throughout project lifecycles.

• Coordinate with external vendors contractors and suppliers as needed.

• Stay informed on industry trends legal developments and emerging technologies that impact project execution.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches.

• Proactive and client-service focused.â

• Acute attention to detail.

• Adept in managing the delivery of solutions to legal process problems.

• Strong organizational skills.

• 4 years relevant and/or industry experience

• Understanding of proprietary immigration case management software

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint)â

• Bachelors degree required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Able to maintain a sedentary position for up to 90% of the work day
• Able to type and to grasp grip push and pull file drawers and doors
• Able to walk and climb stairs or use elevator to coordinate with other departments
• Able to bend stoop kneel and/or stand to access files and documents
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. of files and/or boxes

Note: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color national origin religion gender gender identity or expression age disability alienage or citizenship status marital status creed genetic predisposition or carrier status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

BAL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. BAL is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes including those submitted to hiring managers shall be deemed the property of BAL. If your agency would like to be considered as a potential recruiting partner please forward your contact information to

Required Experience:

Manager