Project Manager, Team Lead – Legal Financial Systems

Role Overview

• Lead and manage cross-functional project teams to ensure successful project delivery using Harbor Project Management tools.
• Collaborate with clients to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with all project requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, ensuring alignment with client expectations and organizational goals.
• Utilize Harbor Project Management tools to track project progress, manage resources, and report milestones to stakeholders.
• Coordinate project documentation, including project charter, status reports, and meeting notes using Harbor Project Management platform.
• Monitor and manage projects risks, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee the end-to-end execution of assigned projects by monitoring and updating work-in-progress and measuring requirement milestones against actual work-to-date.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and clear communication.
• Manage client expectations and provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Address client concerns and escalations promptly, ensuring satisfaction and alignment.
• Manage and develop Project Manager team members and ensure adherence to Harbor project management standards and best practices.
• Schedule assignments and track project tasks. Monitors progress and ensures the team adheres to deadlines, identifying and removing blockers as required.
• Provide timely budget utilization updates to clients, ensuring work is performed within budget.
• Ensure project delivers the scope as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).

Requirements

• Project management experience implementing Aderant Expert / Elite 3E.
• Four-year degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Proficient in collaboration and project tracking tools.
• 3+ years of experience with the firm’s services, and/or clients is ideal or prior experience in the legal software industry.
• Competent in the following areas: problem solving, customer-focus, communication, collaboration, organizational support, quality focus, and punctuality.
• Authorized to work in country of residence (UK) without restriction or sponsorship.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities