Project Control Manager Salary in Palo Alto, CA

Summary: The project manager will be responsible for adhering to project management governance on multiple current and future projects. Additionally, the PM will be accountable for generating project schedules, identifying/staffing needed resourcing, completing the procurement of vendor products / implementation services, and submitting funding requests as required. The PM will manage the delivery efforts and report status of each to the Executive Steering Committee. The PM will work with multiple business and platform areas including Information Technology, Medicaid, Child Welfare, and other areas of the Department of Human Services (DHS) potentially including upper level state government committees. The Project Manager will conduct project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project deliverables. The PM will be part of a PMO team responsible for all aspects of IT project governance, assessment, management and control. The ability to gather and define requirements; build a project plan; identifying resource needs; and transparent, clear communications across all levels of stakeholders. Essential is the ability to multi-task on continually changing and morphing priorities as prescribed by leadership in response to department and legislative direction.Project Details: Ability to work within a project governance structure (methodology, required templates and reporting) Ability to interact with, educate, learn from, and drive business and IT teams Ability to work effectively under very broad direction with general supervision Ability to motivate team and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and challenging environment Ability to gather and organize multiple simultaneous complex business process scenarios Ability to break down complex tasks into actionable work items, sequenced appropriately Ability to manage scope creep with a focus on delivering a minimum viable product Track project progress, monitor and modify project schedules and provide status updates to project team Escalate issues to management and/or appropriate leadership as appropriate Provide insight and knowledge into improving processes related to portfolio, project and program management Job Experience: Demonstrates experience with managing client expectations, implementing service improvement initiatives Demonstrates experience managing multiple parallel work efforts Hourly Rate: 53.125-68.75Oxford is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oxford will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. Oxford is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Business Development and Marketing Manager - Transactional | AM LAW 50 Firm | Palo Alto, CA Our prestigious and globally recognized AM LAW 50 client is hiring an experienced legal business development and marketing manager for their Palo Alto, CA office. The Business Development and Marketing Manager is a key team member within the Marketing Department. The Manager serves as a dedicated liaison to one or more practice and/or industry groups. They work directly with the group leaders and other partners to develop and execute strategies and business plans and manage an aligned range of business development and marketing initiatives. The Manager takes an active role in learning about the service offering, lawyers, and clients of the assigned groups and related practices. They develop and lead initiatives to deepen knowledge about our clients, their business needs, and relevant "Client Firm" capabilities to foster cross-selling. The Manager may have direct supervisory responsibility for Business Development and Marketing Specialist and/or Coordinator level professionals and is responsible for fostering a collaborative, high-performing team. Additionally, they are expected to lead by example, mentor junior members of the team, and embody the highest standards of service delivery. The role requires the development of strong and effective working relationships within the Marketing Department, as well as with other professional business functions, and lawyers, across the Firm's global platform.Our client is offering a very competitive compensation, benefits, and bonus package.Send resume to Amy Altman, Director: [email protected]:Practice and Client DevelopmentConsults with practice/industry leaders and other partners to develop and execute marketing and client development plans for the group and individual lawyers.Attends and contributes to practice/industry group meetings and planning sessions. Identifies and recommends business development opportunities and trends using data analytics, competitive intelligence, industry trends, market analyses, and similar resources.Evaluates the development of business prospects and cross-marketing efforts and makes recommendations to practice/industry leaders.Manages, develops, and refines the groups' business development "infrastructure" (e.g., written collateral, experience database/matter lists, contact lists, opportunity tracking, etc.), exercising an acute level of quality control to ensure that all marketing collateral, communications, matter lists, and other materials are consistent, error-free, and up to date; ensures processes are efficient and the best possible use is made of available technology and other resourcesHelps group leaders prepare and manage the group's BD budget; tracks and analyzes practice/industry initiatives, evaluating the ROI of activities to recommend and plan future efforts.Coordinates with the Market Intelligence team to conduct industry and client research to aid in practice development initiatives.Facilitates the planning, implementation, and follow-up of new business or cross-marketing opportunities.Onboards and integrates lateral lawyer hires in the practice/industry, working closely with the relevant regional marketing team.Proposals and PitchesServes as project manager and key contributor for RFPs, pitches, and other business development projects, both for primary groups and others, as needed.Spearheads briefing discussions to propose and/or understand the opportunity.Writes new business proposals and produces targeted, tailored responses to RFIs/RFPsServes as advisor in preparing and rehearsing pitch teams.Supports follow-up and debrief activities post-pitch and reports them back to Firm leaders.Marketing and Profile-raising ActivitiesLeads preparation of submissions for practice/industry rankings, awards, surveys, league tables, and other recognitions for assigned groups.Works with Regional BD and Marketing team members to plan client programs and Sidley-sponsored events.Works with the Communications and PR team to identify thought leadership topics and Sidley lawyers to engage in media commentary, article publication, podcasts, etc.Recommends and facilitates the involvement of Firm lawyers in professional organizations that will enhance the visibility of the lawyers and the Firm in relevant practice/industry platforms.Employee ManagementParticipates in hiring, managing, and developing staff; oversees daily operations and monitors staff work product; manages professional development of staff, including establishing goals, coaching, and training; prepares annual performance appraisals and provides timely feedback on performance.Delegates work efficiently and effectively to other team members.Collaborates with other leaders and business professionals within and outside the Marketing Department on projects that cross practices, regions, and/or functions.REQUIREMENTS:RequiredA minimum of eight (8) years of professional marketing, business development, or other relevant experience A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in marketing, communication, business/finance, or related fieldExcellent writing, proofreading, and critical thinking skills Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and OutlookPreferred:Marketing, business development, strategic planning, sales, and/or other relevant experience in a law firm or other professional services organizationExperience and knowledge of the business/legal landscape in assigned practice areas/industries.Supervisory, managerial, and/or project management experience Advanced degree in a related area, such as marketing, law, business, or communications (M.B.A. or J.D. a considerable plus)Working knowledge of customer relationship, pipeline, and experience management databases such as InterAction, Salesforce, and/or FoundationFamiliarity with relevant company/market research tools, as well as law firm rankings, awards, and league table publicationsOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with others.Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.Able to work under pressure.Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.