Senior project manager

Aderant is a global industry leading software company providing comprehensive business management solutions for law firms and other professional services organizations with a mission to help them run a better business. We are motivated by a collective desire to drive the legal industry to the forefront of innovation. With over 2,500 clients around the world, including 95 of the top AmLaw 100 firms, we are changing the outside perception of the legal sphere; where there was once resistance to modernization, we are creating a culture that embraces new ideas and technology.

At Aderant, the “A” is more than just a letter. It is a representation of how we fulfill our foundational purpose, serving our clients. It embodies our core values and reminds us that to achieve success, every day must start with the “A”. We bring the “A” to life by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We encourage our diverse teams to bring their whole selves to work – ideas, experience, and passion – to drive our mission forward.

Our people are our strength.

Role Description:

The Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to manage multiple mid-size to large projects simultaneously and coordinate with all levels of staff and stakeholders across firms who will benefit from our comprehensive solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a cutting edge, global, and legal software company. If you have a background in one of the following, we would love to speak with you.

• Experience in Global accounting
• Implementation or working experience with ERP systems
• Law firm practical experience including client facing, support, and administrative
• A proven track record of successful project implementation in a software environment
• Experience leading complex software implementations for the full project life cycle

Responsibilities:

• Leading the planning and implementation of the project
• Facilitating the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Defining project tasks and resource requirements
• Developing project plans
• Assembling and coordinating project staff
• Managing project budget
• Managing project resource allocation
• Planning and scheduling project timelines
• Tracking project deliverables using the appropriate CRM and Professional Services Automation tools on a daily basis
• Providing direction and support to the project team
• Monitoring and reporting on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Presenting reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions
• Implementing and managing project changes and interventions to achieve project goals
• Evaluating projects and assessing results

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 4+ years experience leading complex software implementations for the full project life cycle
• A proven track record of successful project implementation in a software environment
• Project Team management experience
• Excellent client facing skills
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project and Professional Services Automation tools