Strategy Manager

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Summary

DLA Pipers Strategy & Ops function sits under the COO/CFO and exists to turn ambiguous high-stakes problems into decisions and execution that move the business forward especially when the issue is cross-functional in nature and does not otherwise have a clear owner. The department is empowered by senior leadership to pursue and deliver opportunities that are too important for the Firm too messy and too cross-cutting to sit cleanly in one function. Strategy & Ops is designed to bring direction and momentum in situations that otherwise lack both.

The Strategy & Operations Manager is a senior individual-contributor role responsible for leading cross functional firm priority initiatives from inception through execution acting as a trusted partner to executive sponsors functional leaders and project owners. The role sits at the intersection of strategy execution and operational problem solving and is accountable for ensuring that high impact initiatives progress with clarity rigor and momentum.

This role is not traditional project management. Rather it combines program leadership strategic judgment and executive communication to help the Firm reliably execute its most critical back-office priorities while shaping future opportunities.

Location

This position can sit in any of our US office locations and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

Program & Initiative Leadership

• Lead complex crossfunctional initiatives aligned to Firm strategic priorities.
• Translate ambiguous executive asks into clear problem statements success metrics workplans and governance structures.
• Design and maintain integrated program plans key decisions risks dependencies and milestones.

Executive & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a daytoday thought partner to executive sponsors and business owners.
• Prepare concise executivelevel updates and recommendations for senior audiences.
• Proactively surface issues tradeoffs and decision points and drive timely resolution or escalation.

CrossFunctional Orchestration

• Build and guide crossfunctional working teams clarifying roles responsibilities and accountability while respecting functional ownership.
• Break down organizational silos by aligning functions around shared objectives.
• Coordinate selectively with external vendors and advisors to advance projects.

Strategic & Analytical Contribution

• Partner with leadership to identify highimpact opportunities assess feasibility and shape Firm priorities.
• Apply structured problemsolving financial reasoning and datadriven analysis to inform recommendations.
• Support development of Firm playbooks standard operating approaches and reusable frameworks.

AIEnabled Execution & Scale

• Leverage collaboration tools and AI capabilities to improve efficiency across planning documentation reporting and communications.
• Identify repeatable processes suitable for automation and partner in developing AI agents where appropriate.

Profile & Capabilities

• 4 years of experience in strategy consulting internal strategy / operations corporate development or a comparable role in a complex organization.
• Proven track record leading enterprisescale crossfunctional initiatives with senior stakeholders.
• Exceptionally strong executive communication skills (written and verbal).
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and shaping structure where none exists.
• High judgment lowego collaborator with the ability to influence without formal authority.
• Familiarity with professional services legal or financial services environments preferred.

Success Looks Like

• Firmpriority initiatives move faster with clearer ownership and fewer surprises.
• Executives trust the role as a reliable extension of their strategic intent.
• Crossfunctional teams are aligned engaged and focused on outcomes.
• The Strategy & Ops function is seen as essential to getting the hardest things done.

Desired Skills

Dynamic individual with experience in strategy and operations preferably within a professional services firm setting. Experience and demonstrated impact in strategy and operations consulting with project management data and financial analysis and analytics-based decision-making. Team players with a growth-mindset strong critical thinking abilities a problem-solving approach strong communication skills an ability to take ownership of and tackle new challenges in a fast-paced environment and a great work-ethic. Strategy and operations consulting within Big Law legal industry or other large professional services firms is preferred.

Minimum Education

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Economics or a related field.
  

Preferred Education

• Masters degree in MBA or other advanced degree in a relevant field.
  

Minimum Years of Experience

• 4 years experience in strategy consulting or with related experience or minimum two years post-MBA experience.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients lawyers business professionals and third parties.

• Produce deliverables answer phone calls and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

• Provide timely accurate and quality work product.

• Successfully meet deadlines expectations and perform work duties as required.

• Foster positive work relationships.

• Comply with all firm policies and practices.

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Perform all other duties tasks or projects as assigned.
  

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firms discretion in the future.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties requirements and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firms discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process please contact .

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

The firms expected hiring range for this position is $100787 - $160255 peryear depending on the candidates geographic market location.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on otherfactors including the candidates experience skills educational andprofessional background and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensivepackage of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).

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