Senior Technical Project Manager

Job Description

Join the Legal Tech Revolution at Litera

Are you ready to shape the future of how law is practiced? At Litera, we’re on a mission to Raise The Bar™️ for the legal profession by delivering transformational and globally-trusted solutions to law firms and corporate legal teams worldwide. We’ve been a leader in legal tech innovation for 30 years and are leading the legal AI revolution to this day with most of the world’s largest law firms as our clients. If you’re passionate about building AI-forward solutions that scale globally and want your work to impact millions of legal professionals worldwide, this is your opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team that’s elevating the craft of law.

As part of our strategic growth and commitment to fostering collaboration and operational excellence, we are transitioning to a hybrid working model.

This position is based in Denver, Colorado and candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance, as this role requires on-site presence at least three days per week. This hybrid approach enables us to build a collaborative and innovative work environment while maintaining the flexibility that supports both productivity and work-life balance. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team in this exciting new phase of growth.

Available Office Locations: Denver, Colorado

Overview:

As a Senior Technical Project Manager at Litera, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about driving innovation in the legal technology space. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and collaborate with industry experts to deliver solutions that make a real difference in the legal profession.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the R&D team on various strategic projects, driving the planning and roll-out of projects from inception to completion
• Develops full-scale project plans including communication documents
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
• Set and continually manage project expectations with involved team members
• Works with leadership to create an integrated project plan and schedule to deliver projects; ensures tasks and responsibilities are clearly assigned
• Owns program management activities for active R&D integrations, including planning, status tracking, reporting, and meeting facilitation
• Drives key actions from our RCDOs (Rally Cry Defining Objectives aka OKRs), ensuring consistency and quality of data, program progress, and risks
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Co-operates closely with cross-functional program managers, team-leaders, and R&D project teams
• Implements and manages changes and interventions to achieve project goals
• Provides regular reports on project progress, problems, and solutions
• Manages risks and issues, escalating to leadership where necessary
• Constantly evaluates project’s ability to meet its objectives and modify or reschedule project plans as required with support from leadership

Qualifications:

• 8+ years project/program management experience in a technology environment
• Experienced in supporting integration projects
• Demonstrated experience working within Agile software development methodologies including but not limited to Scrum, Kanban, XP, SAFe
• Experience leading technical projects in areas like infrastructure, agile software development, and product development
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment
• Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional and international teams
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills targeting various stakeholders and senior management
• Ability to work independently on day-to-day initiatives with appropriate support from manager and teammates
• High attention to detail with strong facilitation and organization skills
• Strong desire to keep learning new things
• You get things done
• Working with GenAI tools and be an adaptor of the technology.

Why Join Litera?

• The company culture: We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment
• Commitment to Employees: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact
• Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team: Our is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey.
• Career Growth and Development: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership roles

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $100,000 to $135,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Litera offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).