at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Sr Project Manager, Process Improvement (AI)
Recruiting Location
US-IL-Chicago
Department
Administration
Summary
The Sr. Process Improvement Project Manager (AI) works with the Director of Process Improvement, the Director of AI Engineering, the Director of AI Solutions and leaders across the Firm to implement organizational AI initiatives related to implementation, process improvement, planning, collaboration, and project management to ensure ongoing cross-functional alignment with the Firm's business strategy.
The Sr. Process Improvement Project Manager (AI) will manage several simultaneous initiatives, in coordination with the Director of Process Improvement. Once a project has been designated for action, the Project Manager plays a lead role in outlining, facilitating and guiding an organized process for implementation.
The Sr. Process Improvement Project Manager (AI) also serves a resource for best practices on project management and change management across the organization, including disseminating best practices.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the implementation of AI initiatives, partnering closely with IT
Collaborate internally to integrate AI solutions into existing business functions
Assess AI models to establish consistency and accuracy within the framework
Conduct external benchmarking to stay relevant on current AI advancement and trends
Utilizing strong analytic thinking, translate the Firm's AI goals and strategy into actionable functional and operational changes
Act as an internal consultant by identifying and recommending solutions to AI related projects, including processes and/or systems
Support leadership and functional stakeholders by assessing their needs and providing recommendations for process improvements or system enhancements; gather feedback on current state and present recommendations for future state; influence and drive change through compelling research, data and presentations
Create strong business cases, which include but are not limited to, documented analyses, action plans and process maps, to secure approval for projects; work with leadership and business stakeholders on prioritization
Research market trends and industry best practices to augment existing operating models
Continuously introduce and educate leadership and business stakeholders on new trends to support the overall Firm performance
Lead projects that foster and support a culture of organizational effectiveness, including the exchange and promotion of best practices
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
A Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, change management or related field
Foundational knowledge on AI model development, implementation, and analysis
Demonstrated success leading significant process improvement and change initiatives at the group and organization levels, including facilitating stakeholder groups through problem identification, solution development and decision making
Strategic and creative problem-solving skills, including demonstrated ability to develop efficient systems and metrics and to enhance decision-making processes
Analytical experience, including past experience collecting, analyzing, synthesizing and presenting data to in a compelling way to inform decision making
Outstanding collaboration and influencing skills, including excellent oral and written communication skills
Executive presentation experience
Preferred:
Master of Business Administration degree
Operations experience
Project Management certification
Experience in professional services environment
Strategic planning experience
Familiarity with employee engagement principles and best practices
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Service-oriented attitude
Strong attention to detail. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize as... For full info follow application link.
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