Business Manager – Real Estate PG
Apply now Job no: 495845 Work type: Business Services Location: Hong Kong Categories: Others
Responsibilities
Advise and support Practice Group Leaders on strategic, business and operational related topics
Develop, update and monitor the business plan of the practice and help develop and manage budget proactively to ensure effective implementation of the Firm strategy
Drive improvements of operational and financial performance by monitoring and analysing key performance indicators at practice and service line level, ensuring alignment with planned targets (including cost management, working capital, staffing and margin contribution)
Ensure cross-practice and cross-functional initiatives implementation at Practice Group level and coordinate resources from other Professional & Business Services (PBS) functions supporting the same Practice Group to ensure proper coverage and effective strategy execution
Formulate and operationalize strategic initiatives leveraging our geographic, industry and client reach, with a clear view to building market presence and generating revenue
Capture efficiency and innovation opportunities for the main service lines by leading and participating in initiatives, aligned within the global practice and with other Practice Groups
Ensure appropriate resourcing model, headcount planning, staffing, and talent pipeline (includingtraining and performance management) leveraging support from, and in coordination with, other PBS functions
Coordinate interactions with Industry Groups making sure that go-to-market and service delivery is appropriate for clients in those sectors
Monitor and ensure effective implementation of client and business development plans leveraging support from other PBS functions
Coordinate internal Practice Group engagement activities and meetings fostering positive and open communication
Leverage services provided by shared service centres and specialist functions within the PBS organization to drive excellence and efficiency
Lead and participate in projects for the practice
Qualifications and experience
Relevant undergraduate degree required; an MBA is strongly preferred
Good professional management experience in a global setting, ideally in a professional services environment
Proficiency in law firm operations, legal accounting and finance
Proficiency in using MS Office applications, including PowerPoint and advanced functions of Excel
Understanding of the elements of law firm profitability at practice group, service line, client, matter and attorney level
Strong business sense and good judgment in problem-solving
Excellent oral and written communication skills; effective communicator at all organizational levels
Experience with business management, including an understanding of the challenges of operating in different markets regionally
Ability to manage multiple complex operations with continual attention to detail (including accuracy with numbers)
Experience conducting complex qualitative and quantitative analysis, interpreting results and suggesting action plans
Experience coordinating people in different locations and cultures
Ability to work effectively in informal teams and collaborate cross-practice and cross-function in a global organisation
Advertised: 09 Nov 2021 Applications close:
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