Consilio LLC

Project Manager

Consilio LLC  •  Cape Town, ZA (Hybrid)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

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 documentation
  • Support 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.

Consilio LLC

About Consilio LLC

Consilio stands as the global leader in eDiscovery, document review, flexible legal talent, and legal advisory & transformation consulting services. With its Consilio Complete suite of capabilities, the company empowers multinational law firms and corporations using innovative software, cost-effective managed services, and deep legal and regulatory industry expertise. Renowned for its expertise in litigation, HSR second requests, internal and regulatory investigations, eDiscovery, document review, information governance, compliance risk assessments, cybersecurity, law department management, and contracts management, Consilio also excels in legal staffing and recruitment through its Lawyers On Demand division. Consilio globally employs leading professionals in the industry, applying defensible workflows with patented and industry-proven technology across all phases of the eDiscovery and risk management lifecycle. ISOIEC 27001:2013 certified, the company operates offices, document review, and data centers across Europe, Asia, and North America. Discover more about Consilio’s commitment to legal excellence and innovation at www.consilio.com.

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Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Year Founded
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