Senior Project Manager Consultant - Legal Technology

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal technology consultancy is hiring a Senior Project Manager Consultant to lead high-impact legal tech projects. This remote role requires strong project management skills, experience within the legal vertical, and expertise in Microsoft Project. The candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. Join a high-performing team dedicated to making a difference in legal technology.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous bonus program

Valuable benefits offering

Regular team check-ins

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project management for large-scale technology implementations.
• PMP, ITIL, or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience establishing or participating in a PMO.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all activities on client-facing projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans and budgets.
• Supervise and mentor project team members.

Skills

Microsoft Project

Project Management

Client Communication

Attention to Detail

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Alternative PM Tools

Job description

Overview

Job Description Now Hiring: Senior Project Manager Consultant – Legal Technology @ eSentio Technologies

Remote | Full-Time | Travel as Needed

Drive high-impact legal tech projects with top-tier clients. eSentio provides technology consulting to some of the largest and most technically advanced law firms and legal organizations in the country, and across the UK. We work on highly complex projects and have a core goal of exceeding their expectations in service, integrity, value, and expertise. Our teams of consultants are among the most experienced thought leaders in their fields, and we’re continuing to build this team of experts.

We’re seeking a Senior Project Management Consultant who will report to the Director, Professional Services, and be responsible for planning and coordinating all activities on client-facing projects, including creating project plans, monitoring project status, facilitating project meetings, managing risk, controlling scope, ensuring the quality of project deliverables and adhering to the project budget.

Every member of the eSentio team is a professional and is expected to proactively manage their own work outcomes and quality, while collaborating across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and advance our project management best practices in all areas – estimation, startup, execution, and closeout
• Interact with clients to understand their business and to anticipate IT solutions based on business and technical knowledge. Manage (educate and influence) the business project sponsor
• Review project team deliverables to ensure quality (design walk-through, test results, etc.) and adherence to standards/ regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain project plans, budget and status updates, resource assignments, etc., following existing eSentio project management best practices methodologies
• Provide direct supervision and mentoring of project team members during the project. Provide project performance feedback to the team member's supervisor/manager
• Work closely with Directors and key managers to ensure effective coordination and integration of related consulting and technical services
• Participate in the research, analysis, selection, and implementation of new tools, technologies and/or services

We Need You to Have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience working for an Am Law 200 firm or consulting in the legal vertical is a plus
• 5+ years of experience as a project manager, overseeing complex, large-scale technology implementations and product rollouts
• Experience establishing or participating in the establishment forming a PMO is a big plus
• Experience with managing multiple projects in parallel with excellent attention to detail, and proactive client communication
• Expertise in Microsoft Project
• Alternative PM tools experience is desirable
• Previous experience as technical or business consultant is a plus
• PMP certification
• ITIL certification
• Six Sigma certification
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills as well as presentation experience

Why Join eSentio?

We’re a fast-moving, high-performing team that believes in doing the right thing—for our clients and each other. You’ll work with some of the smartest minds in legal tech and get the opportunity to make a tangible difference at every turn.

Some of the cool things include…

• We’re a remote-forward company, and this position can be located in or near any major city in the US.
• We provide a competitive compensation plan with a generous bonus program, and a valuable benefits offering
• Regular team informational and celebration check-ins, and semi-annual in person events
• An awesome group of smart and determined coworkers, including an industry expert, CEO

If you believe you have the unique and exceptional skills, professionalism, and determination to excel in this role, we’re eager to meet you!

Ready to join a company where your work matters?

Apply today or reach out directly—we’d love to connect.

esentio.com/careers