AI Programs Lead for Legal Tech & PMO

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

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead AI initiatives across the firm. You will create and govern the program charter, plan, adoption, and governance of AI technologies, coordinating cross-functional teams and reporting to the PMO.

The role requires building roadmaps, budgets, risk registers, and executive updates, while ensuring compliant, ethical, and effective deployment of AI platforms such as Claude, Harvey, and Microsoft Copilot.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Proven PMO leadership with AI/digital transformation experience.
• Strong communication and senior stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI programs and initiatives across the firm, aligning with business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of AI projects, including governance and adoption.
• Oversee deployment of AI platforms like Claude, Harvey, and Copilot.
• Develop program roadmaps, budgets, risk registers, and exec reports.

Skills

PMO leadership

AI/ML knowledge

Agile (Scrum Kanban SAFe)

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

PMP PgMP SAFe

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Anthropic Claude

Harvey AI

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead AI initiatives across the firm. You will create and govern the program charter, plan, adoption, and governance of AI technologies, coordinating cross-functional teams and reporting to the PMO.

The role requires building roadmaps, budgets, risk registers, and executive updates, while ensuring compliant, ethical, and effective deployment of AI platforms such as Claude, Harvey, and Microsoft Copilot.