Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing various projects and will work with individuals across the Firm’s offices at various levels throughout the organization. The incumbent will work on projects in areas including expense management, procurement analysis, and vendor management. The Project Manager will also be involved in performing economic reviews and developing process improvements at both the Firm and office levels.

• Manage projects of varying size and complexity from beginning to completion.
• Analyze and manage key vendor relationships, including the evaluation of the cost of services and the identification of cost savings opportunities.
• Assist with contract negotiation for key vendors and perform contract reviews, including the evaluation of pricing and contract terms.
• Support the budgeting and fixed asset needs of the Accounting Department.
• Oversee and implement various Firm and office initiatives.
• Manage and facilitate information requests.
• Perform various types of analysis to support Firm management and decision making, including: economic, cost/benefit and profitability.
• Ability to travel on an occasional basis (5%) and in some instances for an extended period of time for certain projects.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty and Responsibility (the “Essential Duties”) satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties.  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
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive financial analysis and project management experience
• Demonstrated project management skills and demonstrated ability to keep projects moving forward and deliver results
• Advanced capabilities and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Public Accounting or Consulting experience
• Previous experience working with clients

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