Project Manager - Contract Lifecycle Management System Implementation
Location: REMOTE - Must be located in Southern California
Schedule: fully remote | Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Duration: long-term temp (one year contract)
Salary: $100k - $110k (depending on experience)

Job Description:
* Serve as the Legal department representative providing project leadership for the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) implementation project which includes developing a project plan and managing the end-to-end CLM system implementation.
* Serve as the liaison between stakeholders, vendor and end-users to ensure a successful deployment of the CLM software system.
* Manage the Request for Proposal Process, including working with Purchasing, IT and Finance, gathering business and user requirements, preparing RFP, identifying vendors, and scheduling interviews and demos with bidders.
* In collaboration with IT, oversee the system set up, customization, user training, and deployment to meet organizational needs.
* Provide advice and support to Legal staff related to the pre- and post-implementation process.
* Assist Legal department staff with developing a training, user manual, and policies and procedures for the system.
* Manage project budget and resources to ensure system is delivered timely and within budget.
* Provide regular oral and written reports to the Chief Compliance Officer/General Counsel regarding current status of implementation, budget, and task assignments. Communicate delays and proactively work to resolve issues.

Knowledge and skills:
* Prior experience implementing a contract management system required
* Bachelor's degree or project management certification required.
* Familiarity with various CLM platforms (Docusign CLM, Icertis, Ironclad, LinkSquares, etc)
* A minimum of three years' experience in software implementation project management
* Ability to translate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
* Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
* Prior experience working with a law firm, in-house counsel, or contract department preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.