Project Manager

Consilio LLC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Consilio LLC is looking for an experienced Ironclad Project Manager to lead client implementations for their Ironclad Practice. You will manage end-to-end project delivery within a structured team, ensuring collaboration among Delivery Managers, Solutions Architects, and Legal Engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CLM or SaaS implementation projects, excellent stakeholder management skills, and familiarity with project management tools such as Jira and Asana. Join Consilio to be part of transformative legal technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing CLM or SaaS implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management processes.
• Experience with cross-functional delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Ironclad CLM implementations.
• Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders.

Skills

CLM or SaaS implementation project management

Cross-functional team collaboration

Stakeholder management

Strong problem-solving skills

Project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall)

Education

PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent certification

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Asana

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Consilio is a global leader in legal consulting and services, helping corporate legal departments and law firms transform operations through technology, process optimisation, and data-driven strategies. Our Ironclad Practice delivers end-to-end Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) implementations, combining legal expertise with structured, scalable delivery methodologies.

Consilio is seeking an experienced Ironclad Project Manager to lead end-to-end client implementations within our Ironclad Practice.

You will operate within a structured delivery team, working closely with Delivery Managers, Solution Architects, and Legal Engineers to ensure successful execution of Ironclad CLM deployments. This role is responsible for owning project delivery, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and quality standards, while driving collaboration across technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Governance

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Ironclad CLM implementations across multiple client engagements
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Monitor project performance, proactively managing risks, issues, and dependencies
• Ensure delivery aligns with agreed Statement of Work (SOW), budget, and quality expectations

Delivery Team Coordination

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Solution Architects, Legal Engineers, and Delivery Managers
• Ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability across the delivery lifecycle
• Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, and status reporting within agile or hybrid delivery models
• Support resource planning and utilisation in collaboration with Delivery leadership

Client Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Build strong relationships with Legal, Procurement, Sales, and IT teams
• Provide regular status updates, executive reporting, and steering committee communications
• Manage client expectations and drive alignment on priorities and outcomes

Implementation Oversight

• Oversee the delivery of Ironclad configurations, workflows, integrations, and data migration activities
• Collaborate with Solution Architects to ensure designs are implemented effectively
• Ensure successful completion of key phases including discovery, build, testing, UAT, and go-live

Risk & Change Management

• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues
• Manage scope changes, ensuring proper governance and documentationSupport change management and user adoption strategies for successful rollout

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure adherence to Consilio delivery standards, methodologies, and best practices
• Drive high-quality outputs across all phases of implementation
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of delivery frameworks, tools, and templates within the Ironclad Practice

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing CLM or SaaS implementation projects (Ironclad strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management (CLM) and legal operations processes
• Experience working in cross-functional delivery teams (Project Managers, Architects, Engineers)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a client-facing environment
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering Ironclad CLM implementations
• Background in legal technology, consulting, or professional services
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Salesforce, DocuSign, Microsoft ecosystem, or integration platforms
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project)
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent certification

Soft Skills

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive-level engagement
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity across complex projects
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Collaborative approach with the ability to lead cross-functional teams

What You’ll Be Part Of

• A high-performing Ironclad Practice delivering global CLM implementations
• A structured delivery model alongside Delivery Managers, Solution Architects, and Legal Engineers
• A collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on innovation and client impact

Why Join Consilio?

At Consilio, you will play a central role in delivering transformative legal technology solutions. As part of our Ironclad Practice, you’ll lead complex implementations, work with global clients, and shape the future of legal operations through best-in‑class CLM delivery.