Technical Project Manager - US Hours - Cape Town

Morae; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Technical Project Manager to lead innovative legal technology initiatives. This role is pivotal in implementing and optimizing document management systems while ensuring alignment with compliance and user needs. You will coordinate across cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and champion user adoption of new technologies. If you have a passion for digital transformation and a proven track record in project management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical project management experience.
• PRINCE2, PMP, or similar certification required.
• Preferred knowledge of legal technology offerings.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for legal technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and goals.
• Manage system integrations with other tools and platforms.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Morae Global, seeks to find the best and the brightest people – those who understand what it takes to deliver top quality solutions for our clients.

LOCATION: Observatory, Cape Town

TITLE: Technical Project Manager – Legal Technology

LEVEL: Senior Associate

JOB TYPE: Full Time (Hybrid) | Remote

WORKING HOURS: U.S. Hours

About the Role:

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager with experience in Document Management Systems (DMS) and digital transformation within legal or professional services environments. This individual will play a critical role in leading document management initiatives, ensuring that systems are implemented, optimized, and aligned with business, compliance, and user needs.

You will serve as the central point of coordination across cross-functional teams including IT, Legal, Compliance, and external vendors to deliver high-impact document management projects on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for legal technology initiatives (implementations, upgrades, migrations, integrations).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource plans.
• Oversee configuration, testing, training, and rollout of legal technology platforms (e.g., NetDocuments, iManage, SharePoint, M-Files, Onit, Mitratech, etc.).
• Manage system integrations with other tools (CRM, eBilling, workflow, contract management platforms, etc.).
• Coordinate data migration strategies and ensure accuracy, compliance, and minimal business disruption.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, dashboards, and reporting for leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage change control, and communicate project updates effectively.
• Champion user adoption and continuous improvement of the internal project management process and tools.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of technical project management experience
• PRINCE2, PMP, or similar certification.
• Preferred knowledge of legal technology offerings (NetDocuments, iManage, SharePoint, Onit, Mitratech, etc.).
• Proven track record of delivering complex IT or digital transformation projects in corporate or legal environments.
• Solid understanding of compliance, data privacy, and records management standards in the U.S. market.
• Proficient in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) and tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

About Morae Global

Morae Global Corporation provides comprehensive legal and compliance solutions to law departments, compliance teams and law firms. Morae’s team of experts is comprised of some of the most seasoned and knowledgeable professionals in the legal industry who are trusted to transform legal ecosystems worldwide. Core service lines include information governance and discovery, advisory and alternative legal resourcing, and digital transformation solutions. Morae has offices around the world, including in Abu Dhabi, Bangalore, Chicago, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Maastricht, New York, Sydney, Washington, D.C., and Zurich.

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.