Job Description

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.

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Senior Project Manager to join our Business Operations team. This role will be responsible for leading and delivering cross-functional projects and programs across Business Systems, IT, and Security. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management expertise, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive initiatives from planning through execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project and program management for initiatives across Business Systems, IT, and Security
• Define project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables aligned with business objectives
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Business Operations, IT, Security, CloudOps, Finance, HR and external vendors depending on the project scope.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and issues; implement and communicate mitigation strategies proactively
• Ensure projects adhere to governance, compliance, and security standards
• Track and report on project progress, KPIs, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership
• Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and ELT communications
• Drive process improvements and standardization across project management practices
• Manage change control processes and ensure smooth adoption of new systems and tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in project or program management
• Proven experience managing technical projects involving IT systems, business applications, and security initiatives
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• PMP, Certified Scrum / Agile, or equivalent certification preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of business systems (e.g., CRM, ERP), IT infrastructure, and security frameworks
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet)
• Familiarity with AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude) to enhance productivity, automate workflows, generate insights, and support decision-making
• Ability to identify opportunities to leverage AI/LLM solutions within business processes and project delivery

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in Technical Business Operations or Enterprise Systems teams
• Exposure to security and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2)
• Experience managing enterprise-wide system implementations or transformations

Success Metrics

• On-time, on-budget delivery of projects
• Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement
• Effective risk management and issue resolution
• Adoption and impact of delivered solutions