Milbank LLP

Senior Project Manager

Milbank LLP New York, New York, United States · $125K–$160K/yr

Law Practice · 501-1,000 employees

2 h ago
project-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Other United States
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About the role

The Senior Project Manager will lead enterprise IT initiatives and AI tool rollouts by partnering with the CIO and IT leadership. This role involves managing complex cross-functional efforts, vendor relationships, and executive-level reporting to ensure alignment with business priorities.

What they look for

IT Project Management Program Management Enterprise IT Initiatives Stakeholder Management Executive Reporting Vendor Management AI Initiatives Change Management Technology Implementation Strategic Planning Risk Management Process Improvement Data Analysis Microsoft Copilot Harvey AI Cross-functional Leadership

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in IT project or program management with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale technology initiatives. Strong executive presence, stakeholder management skills, and familiarity with AI tools are essential for this role.

Full description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to partner with the CIO and IT leadership team to deliver enterprise IT initiatives. This role will lead and coordinate complex efforts across internal teams, external vendors, and consulting partners, ensuring strong execution and alignment with business priorities. This is a highly visible, executive-facing role requiring strong communication, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership

  • Lead delivery of enterprise IT initiatives, including technology implementations, transformation efforts, and strategic programs
  • Lead end-to-end project management of AI initiatives, including scoping, planning, execution, and delivery
  • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables
  • Drive coordination across multiple workstreams and stakeholders
  • Establish and maintain program governance, reporting, and execution discipline

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

  • Partner with the CIO and IT leadership on key initiatives and priorities
  • Lead cross-functional stakeholder engagement across IT and business teams
  • Develop and deliver executive-level reporting, presentations, and updates
  • Translate complex topics into clear, concise business communications

Vendor & Delivery Coordination

  • Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and delivery partners
  • Ensure vendor deliverables align with program objectives, timelines, and quality expectations
  • Coordinate across internal and external teams to drive accountability and execution

AI Initiatives & Enterprise Tool Adoption

  • Project manage the firm-wide rollout of enterprise AI tools, including change management, training coordination, stakeholder communication, and adoption tracking
  • Support the development and enforcement of AI usage policies, governance frameworks, and best practices across project teams
  • Partner with IT, operations, and business units to ensure successful integration of AI tools and capabilities into existing workflows

Execution & Delivery

  • Drive structured execution across initiatives, including:
  • Planning and requirements activities
  • Working sessions and stakeholder workshops
  • Issue and risk management
  • Delivery and/or assessment activities (as applicable)
  • Ensure alignment across related initiatives, dependencies, and priorities

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $125,000 to $160,000 and represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base compensation range. Actual base compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, and location, as well as the needs of the firm.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in IT Project / Program Management
  • Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale technology initiatives
  • Strong experience managing complex, multi-vendor environments
  • Experience supporting senior executive stakeholders
  • Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills
  • Familiarity with enterprise AI tools relevant to modern law firms, including Microsoft Copilot, Harvey, and similar platforms
  • Experience in law firm or professional services environments preferred
  • Exposure to a mix of:
  • Technology delivery (applications, platforms, integrations)
  • IT operating model or process improvement initiatives
  • Data, analytics, or AI-related programs

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