AI Program Manager for Legal Tech & Digital Transformation

Simpson-Thacher-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP seeks a Project Manager to lead strategic AI initiatives across the firm, translating complex AI capabilities into measurable business value. You will drive governance, budgeting, and delivery across multiple AI platforms including Claude, Harvey AI, and Microsoft Co-Pilot.

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing vendors, and ensuring change management and training to maximize adoption and impact within a premier law firm environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale AI/digital transformation programs.
• Strong governance, budgeting, and executive reporting能力.
• Experience with enterprise AI platforms and legal/regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and delivery of AI programs across the firm.
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of AI projects, governance, and change management.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, vendors, and PMO to ensure value delivery.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and privacy requirements.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Communication

PMO governance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP/Prince2/CAPM certification preferred

Tools

Claude (Anthropic)

Microsoft Co-Pilot

Harvey AI

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP seeks a Project Manager to lead strategic AI initiatives across the firm, translating complex AI capabilities into measurable business value. You will drive governance, budgeting, and delivery across multiple AI platforms including Claude, Harvey AI, and Microsoft Co-Pilot.

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing vendors, and ensuring change management and training to maximize adoption and impact within a premier law firm environment.