Technical Project Manager ? (Legal Technology)

Software Guidance & Assistance - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Project Manager for Legal Technology will lead the implementation of legal technology solutions within a premier insurance services client. This role involves overseeing the design and full life cycle of various systems enhancements, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while collaborating with onshore, nearshore, and offshore teams. The position requires strong project management skills, technical leadership, and effective stakeholder coordination to deliver quality products that meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end implementation of Legal Technology solutions.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders for all ongoing active projects, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Gather and document stakeholder requirements, expectations, and feedback.
• Facilitate regular project meetings and updates to keep stakeholders informed.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement technology solutions that meet business needs.
• Oversee the integration of Legal Technology solutions with existing systems and processes.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC methodologies and best practices.
• Implement Agile methodologies to drive project delivery and foster iterative development where required.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, status reports, and post-implementation reviews.
• Track project performance using key metrics and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation plans to minimize project impact.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, and business analysts, to ensure seamless project execution.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Project Manager or Program Manager, preferably within Financial services.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager, specifically with Legal Technology solutions (Contract Life Cycle Management, Enterprise Legal Management, Regulatory change management or Compliance Projects).
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience leading Agile projects.
• Expertise in SDLC methodologies and practices.
• Excellent coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master, or similar).
• Experience with specific Legal Technology Implementations (e.g., MitraTech, IronClad, iManage, LexisNexis).
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in the legal domain.
• Previous experience working in a law firm or with legal department is a plus.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.