Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

PRACTICE OVERVIEW:

Ankura’s Visual Communications & Trial Technology consulting group knows the power of visual persuasion. We understand how critical communication is to our clients’ reputations and in resolving significant business issues.

Our visual communications and technology consultants are skilled in developing solutions for all presentation challenges—in courtrooms, conference rooms, and board rooms. Working closely with clients to understand each case and develop concepts to clarify and emphasize key themes and issues, we make complicated information easy to understand. When it matters most, our technology consultants, artists, animators, and legal consultants bring the expertise needed to create winning outcomes. While Ankura works on cases of all sizes, our expertise with large, complicated matters on behalf of global corporations facing crises with high-exposure litigation sets us apart. Our experience in managing multi-district litigation and associated costs is one of our strengths. Our team is accustomed to developing and producing large volumes of visuals in high-pressure environments.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Project Manager will be responsible for developing workflow plans including project scope, timelines, budgeting and ensuring that all deadlines are met.  Additionally, the Project Manager will manage project risks, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure continuous monitoring of productivity and billing.

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving global Firm in a dynamic and interesting field. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a fun environment.

This role will be remote or hybrid in our Atlanta office.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitoring project plans and workflow management

Manage budgets and communicate run rates with clients

Daily communication with team members, clients, and vendors

Assist with reviewing the billing process, specifically regarding subcontractor, third party vendors and expenses

Always meets Ankura’s high-quality control standards

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

A Bachelors degree in accounting or finance and/or equivalent combination of skills and experience

Bookkeeping experience is preferred

PMP certification is a plus

Experience with Workday, Salesforce or InTapp is highly preferred

Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in client service industries required

Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Exceptional reliability and timeliness

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Able to work in constantly changing settings and demonstrate flexibility to work extended hours when necessary

Highly organized, detail oriented, and self-disciplined

Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

Manage daily workflow and maintain deadlines

Proof client work before delivery

Assist with the creation of budgets and proposals

Assist with expense reporting

Manage subcontractors and outside vendors

Successfully manage the billing process with the Finance department

Confirm timely delivery of billing and collection

Project management experience in the legal or consulting industries preferred

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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