Program Manger - Legal Operations

Contract Length:

12 Months

Approved Remote Locations:

San Francisco Bay Area, CA | Los Angeles, CA | San Diego, CA

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Meta Legal is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and skilled Project/Program Manager to help bring focus and cohesion to existing community and connection initiatives within the Legal Operations team. This team helps develop and execute on department priorities intended to create greater operational cross-functional alignment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and highly motivated, with the ability to move fast, adapt, and be comfortable in an ambiguous environment. Strong communication and project/event management skills, and ability to problem solve, be responsive, and develop strong partnerships are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Support creation of agendas, note taking, and scheduling of diversity, equity, and inclusion workgroups’ ongoing meetings
• Project manage committee activity for diversity, equity, and inclusion pipeline programs
• Coordinate cross-functional projects and maintain cohesion across initiatives, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the activity needed from partners and stakeholders
• Develop and manage relationships with relevant internal and external partners
• Project manage Meta Legal Summit planning, drafting communications, leading specific event logistics, and partnering with lead Event Manager and relevant stakeholders
• Support community engagement activities and communications initiatives as needed
• Track program budget and expenses, and manage purchase order process where applicable

Skills:

• Event planning and logistics management
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• Communications drafted for a global audience, at all levels of the organization, using various channels and mediums
• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Teamwork and developing cross-functional partnerships
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time while on multiple, simultaneous projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of project/program management experience, driving complex projects in a cross-functional, multi-stakeholder environment
• Experience with diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives or working with or in support of diverse communities
• Proven skills in creative approach to solving problems, and confident with drafting communications
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operational excellence and exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently with acute attention to detail and an eye for developing processes
• Effective interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working on an in-house legal team or in Human Resources and on a global team
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced environment and ability to solve problems through ambiguity and changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite, and accustomed to learning new technologies and tools
• Experience event planning and knowledgeable about creating in-person and virtual events and experiences