Digital Learning Project Manager - Sidley Austin LLP

The Digital Learning Project Manager works closely with the Director of Digital Learning and Learning & Development team members across the firm responsible for the efficient intake, management, and successful execution of digital learning projects. The individual will serve as the primary point of contact for all project requests, ensuring a comprehensive collection of project details and requirements prior to the start of a project. The Project Manager will be responsible for creating and refining the project intake process ensuring effective project planning and execution.

Project Lifecycle Management

• Develop and implement a structured project intake process to effectively capture all necessary information for project evaluation and initiation.
• Act as the main point of contact for all incoming project requests, liaising with stakeholders to gather detailed project requirements, and expectations.
• Collaborate with Digital Learning management to assign resources for projects.
• Create detailed project plans including tasks, milestones, and timelines to guide project teams to successful completion.
• Lead project status meetings, providing clear communication to team members and stakeholders regarding project updates, potential risks, and possible mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that all project documentation is complete, up-to-date, and accessible to relevant team members and stakeholders.
• Provide and present regular reports on project status, risks, and outcomes to Digital Learning management and other key stakeholders.
• Conduct post-mortem debriefings to evaluate project successes and areas for improvement, sharing insights with the team to enhance future project outcomes.

Process and Framework Development

• Design and maintain a framework outlining how the Digital Learning team will support projects.
• Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the team.

Team Leadership

• Hire, manage, direct, and develop one direct report.
• Works with L&D Leadership to align learning goals with team and firm objectives.
• Supervise contract trainers, when needed.

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:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of three years in project management or change management, preferably within a learning & development environment
• Minimum of three years of experience working with technology based solutions
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technology projects with competing deadlines and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy and priorities into tangible action items and execute effectively
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint for use in analyzing and presenting information

Preferred:

• Familiarity with law firm structure and business practices, as well as practice-specific terminology
• Familiarity with major technology tools commonly used by large law firms such as iManage Work, NetDocuments, and SharePoint
• Familiarity with Tableau, Microsoft BI and/or other analytics tools

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able 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

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer