Project Manager (Contract Pod AI Implementation)

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing is seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager / Technical PMO (Contract Pod AI Implementation) to lead the implementation and rollout of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software for our customers. This position requires someone who can start covering ASAP for a 6-9 months contract working fully Remotely. Required: 3+ years of experience in the technology field Strong experience managing large application or system implementations from design to delivery Strong experience with any legal applications (preferably Contract Pod AI, Boomi Flow, iCertis, OpenText, Dow Jones, or OneTrust) Experience working with stakeholders and end users to understand business needs and implement feedback into technical solutions Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as strong presentation skills Experience working for a consulting company like Deloitte The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing end-to-end CLM implementations The Project Manager will be responsible for managing customer expectations, directing internal and external project teams, and ensuring successful delivery of project milestones while working with remote and distributed teams. Key responsibilities: Project Leadership - Manage the full project lifecycle for CLM implementations, from planning and requirements gathering to deployment and hypercare support. - Coordinate between internal teams and customer stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget. - Lead and facilitate project kick-off meetings, regular status meetings, and stakeholder communications. Stakeholder & Client Management: - Act as the key point of contact for customer stakeholders, ensuring expectations are managed and that the project is aligned with business goals. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders to ensure satisfaction with the project delivery. Team Coordination & Management: - Lead cross-functional teams, including functional solution architects, technical experts, and business analysts, ensuring clear communication and collaboration. - Manage remote project teams and facilitate effective virtual collaboration between globally distributed stakeholders. Risk & Issue Management: - Identify, track, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle, proactively resolving any issues that could impact delivery. - Prepare and implement contingency plans as necessary to minimize project disruptions. Training & User Adoption: - Oversee the delivery of training and user adoption programs for key stakeholders and end-users to ensure smooth transition to the new CLM system. - Ensure post-go-live support and hypercare is in place, ensuring the business fully adopts and leverages the CLM system. Reporting & Documentation: - Provide regular updates on project progress, milestones, and risks to stakeholders and executive sponsors. - Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, issue logs, and post-implementation reviews. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field. About Elevate Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia. ElevateFlex , is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, we define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world-class, global Community of Talent, and advanced, technology-enabled search. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category. Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together. Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business. As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.