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Project Manager – Contracts Solutions (CLM) (Legal)



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Job Description:

Job Summary

The Epiq Contracts Solutions practice is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead CLM implementations, consulting, and strategy projects within our Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) practice. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end project management activities for CLM engagements, including current-state assessments, designing future-state processes, vendor selections, and implementations. As a subject matter expert in CLM, you will support all aspects of the implementation lifecycle, ensuring strategic alignment and successful outcomes for our clients. Additionally, you will act as a thought leader in CLM AI (GenAI) to contribute to our service offerings roadmap and the development of the CLM practice.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Management

  • Lead project management for CLM engagements, from initial scoping and planning through execution and post-implementation review.

  • Oversee timelines, resource allocation, risk management, and deliverables to ensure project milestones are met.
  • Serve as the primary client point of contact, managing communications, expectations, and relationship building to foster long-term client partnerships.

Implementation Leadership & CLM Expertise

  • Serve as the CLM subject matter expert, advising clients on implementation strategy, configuration, testing, and user adoption.
  • Support functional design workshops, facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT), and manage issue resolution.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure the implementation meets the defined requirements and aligns with best practices.

Practice Development & Team Mentorship

  • Support the growth of the CLM practice by contributing to methodology, tools, and frameworks.
  • Mentor junior consultants, providing guidance and expertise to develop their CLM knowledge and consulting skills.
  • Engage in continuous learning and stay updated on industry advancements in CLM, AI, and technology trends.

Other Project-Related Activities

  • Lead CLM advisory engagements such as comprehensive current-state assessments of clients' contract management processes, identifying inefficiencies, compliance risks, and areas for improvement.
  • Advise on CLM industry best practices aligning with the client's strategic objectives and recommend a roadmap for a successful transformation.
  • Develop presentation materials for client deliverables, draft change process documentation, and facilitate escalations and remediation plans.
  • Lead CLM vendor selection engagements through the definition of requirements, facilitation of vendor demos, and evaluation vendors' fit against client-specific needs.
  • Develop and deliver selection scorecards, assist in decision analysis, and guide clients in selecting the CLM platform that best meets their functional and technical requirements.

Practice Initiatives in CLM AI & GenAI

  • Collaborate with Epiq team members to contribute to the development of our CLM AI (GenAI) services methodologies, defining best practices for the delivery of the integration of AI to enhance contract automation, compliance, and risk management.

  • Contribute to project management SOPs as part of Epiq implementation methodology and team engagement, including emerging trends, sharing insights on AI/GenAI in CLM, and contributing to internal team enablement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine AI-powered offerings that align with the evolving needs of our clients.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education & Experience
    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
    • 5+ years of experience in CLM consulting, legal operations, or a similar role, with a proven track record in CLM project leadership.
    • Deep expertise in CLM platforms (e.g., Agiloft, Icertis, Conga, Malbek, ContractPodAi) and contract management processes.
  • Project Management & Technical Skills
    • Strong project management skills with experience managing large-scale, complex CLM projects from start to finish.
    • Previous technical or business analyst experience with CLM implementations.
    • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and experience with GenAI capabilities within CLM platforms.
    • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and CLM solutions.
  • Analytical & Strategic Thinking
    • Support project team with ability to assess and map current processes, identify gaps, and design scalable, future-ready CLM solutions.
    • Analytical mindset with a knack for translating strategic goals into tactical project plans.
  • Communication & Leadership Skills
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
    • Strong leadership and client relationship management skills, with a commitment to delivering exceptional value.
    • Ability to manage project risk, resolve conflicts, and escalate internally and externally in a time-sensitive manner. #LI-Remote #LI-RC1

The Compensation range for this role is $110,000.00 to $140,000.00 USD annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus.

Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:

  • Location-based market rate for the role

  • Your abilities in relation to the job specification

  • Performance during screening and interview

  • Pay parity with the wider team in the considered location

Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

It is Epiq's policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual's race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.  Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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