Strategic Practice Management Director

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in New York seeks a Director of Practice Management to unite practice leaders, industry groups, and resources to turn priorities into action. This high-visibility role blends business consulting, operational leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to identify opportunities and advance best practices.

Reporting to the Senior Director, you will lead development of practice/industry business plans, oversee budgets, influence pricing, and drive performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in business administration or operations in professional services.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Strong strategic planning, budgeting, and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of practice/industry business plans aligned to the firm strategy.
• Partner with Finance and Marketing to manage budgets and revenue forecasts.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Practice/Industry leadership and support initiatives.
• Oversee client and pipeline initiatives and ensure data-driven performance reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Executive presence

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau reporting

CRM

Microsoft Office

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in New York seeks a Director of Practice Management to unite practice leaders, industry groups, and resources to turn priorities into action. This high-visibility role blends business consulting, operational leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to identify opportunities and advance best practices.

Reporting to the Senior Director, you will lead development of practice/industry business plans, oversee budgets, influence pricing, and drive performance