Project Manager

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Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Entry level
Legal Tech
The Role
Lead end-to-end Ironclad CLM implementations for multiple clients, managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, quality, and change control. Coordinate solution architects, legal engineers, delivery managers, and client stakeholders through discovery, configuration, testing, UAT, data migration, and go-live. Provide executive reporting, manage expectations, ensure SOW alignment, and improve delivery standards and methodologies.
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Overview

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.

Skills Required

  • Experience managing CLM or SaaS implementation projects; Ironclad experience strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and legal operations processes
  • Experience working in cross-functional delivery teams including project managers, architects, and engineers
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a client-facing environment
  • Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies
  • Experience delivering Ironclad CLM implementations
  • Background in legal technology, consulting, or professional services
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, DocuSign, Microsoft ecosystem, or integration platforms
  • Experience with Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, or MS Project
  • PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent certification
  • Executive stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

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  • Retirement Support Company and plan materials describe a 401(k) with employer match and auto-enrollment, signaling structured retirement support for eligible employees.
  • Parental & Family Support A parental-leave entry cites 8 weeks at 100% pay plus 10 days of bonding leave for either parent, alongside broader PTO offerings.
  • Flexible Benefits Careers content highlights flexible work arrangements and remote options, paired with a conventional health and welfare package and access to development programs.

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1,750 Employees

What We Do

Consilio is a global leader in eDiscovery, document review, risk management, and legal consulting services. The company supports multinational law firms and corporations using innovative software, cost-effective managed services and deep legal and regulatory industry expertise. Consilio has extensive experience in litigation, HSR second requests, internal and regulatory investigations, eDiscovery, document review, information governance, compliance risk assessments, cybersecurity, law department management, contracts management, legal analytics, paper discovery and digital printing, as well as legal recruiting and placement. Consilio and its global family of companies, Advanced Discovery, Altep, Millnet Document Services and Legal Placements Inc., employ leading professionals in the industry, applying defensible workflows with patented and industry-proven technology across all phases of the eDiscovery and risk management lifecycle. ISO 27001:2013 certified, the company operates offices, document review facilities and data centers across Europe, Asia, and North America. Security Notice: Prospective applicants and employees should note that Consilio's website can be securely accessed through the link below. Consilio NEVER charges candidates or employees for training or certifications. Such offers are scamming attempts, should be disregarded and / or reported to authorities in your local jurisdiction.

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