Job description
Overview
The Project Manager role is responsible for high level management, delegation, and execution of day-to-day e-discovery project tasks, reporting to the PM Project Director team. The role involves concurrently managing multiple projects of varying complexity. The Project Manager will collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, IT personnel, and other members of the counsel and/or client legal team to ensure the successful completion of e-discovery matters. Project Managers must also mentor, train and delegate to members of the project team.
Core Competencies (based on Consilio’s Values)
Be flexible and embrace change;
Take ownership for providing outstanding service;
Value and respect the contributions of others, building trust and relationships with stakeholders;
Take initiative, act with urgency be accountable and demonstrate unwavering commitment to do the right thing
Recognize, develop and celebrate individual and team successes;
Utilize communication best practices and active listening techniques to meet stated needs
Lead with conviction.
Responsibilities
Management of Projects
Provide end-to-end oversight of multiple discovery matters and serve as primary client point of contact.
Provide expertise and consultative advice regarding data collections, processing, review workflows, analytics, and production/export deliverables.
Create and maintain project schedules and reporting, including defining activities, sequence of events, dependencies, work effort, duration and associated resource requirements.
Develop and manage relationships with internal teams.
Define, articulate, implement and monitor quality standards on all project deliverables.
Plan and manage internal and external project communications, ensuring effective exchange of project information and deliverables.
Serve as an expert on Consilio's review platforms and proprietary offerings.
Forecast, track and manage project budgets.
Successfully oversee multiple, concurrent projects.
Generate and distribute s reporting metrics and other identified KPIs on a regular basis as needed for each project.
Develop strong client relationships through collaborative, consultative service.
Support of Team and Colleagues
Be knowledgeable about, and able to speak competently to, all Consilio's service offerings.
Contribute and participate in, in conjunction with GRO/SCS, business development activities with existing and new clients, such as sales presentations, QBRs, or other account-level meetings and/or reporting to build relationships with client contacts.
Mentor and guide junior members of a portfolio team to ensure a successful relationship with both the client and the Project Management team.
Qualifications
BA/BS degree or minimum 3 years in the litigation support / legal industry;
3 years experience using the Relativity platform or equivalent eDiscovery tools;
Willingness to travel;
Demonstrated experience managing multiple, concurrent projects involving cross-functional teams within budgetary and schedule constraints;
Demonstrated experience coordinating project work and resources with global resources;
Demonstrated ability to manage client expectations and maintain client satisfaction;
A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to anticipate client needs;
The ability to confront unexpected problems quickly and effectively;
Available for a flexible schedule driven by client requirements that will periodically exceed a standard 40 hour work week depending on project needs;
Strong teamwork, communication (written and oral), client management, and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated ability to manage project teams, including teams of supporting project managers.
Consilio’s True North Values
Client Experience
Listen for the “why." Clearly define success. Be accountable. Go the extra distance to create moments that matter.
Collaboration
Treat everyone with respect. Welcome diverse views. Partner across geographies, generations, and teams. Rally around final decisions.
Innovation
Always be curious (ABC). Challenge the status quo. Experiment and fail forward. Build for the future.
Grit
Focus on what matters. Work with passion and persistence. Think like an owner. Deliver results you’re proud of.
Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.