Manager, Legal Technology Solutions

BAE Systems, Inc.

. Own and communicate the long-term technical vision and strategy for Legal systems technology .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $122,400 - $208,080 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading legal systems technology initiatives, including application management, service ownership, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to develop strategic roadmaps and foster partnerships across cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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Service OwnershipApplication ManagementEnterprise Systems LeadershipVendor ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Application Lifecycle ManagementRequirements AnalysisUser Acceptance TestingDigital TransformationAI AdoptionData IntegrationSoftware Development PracticesProcess ManagementQuality AssuranceTechnical Strategy Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationFacilitationNegotiationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

DFARsCMMCLegal ApplicationsService HealthKPI ManagementSLA ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationMatrixed EnvironmentBusiness ArchitectureEnterprise Alignment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and communicate the long-term technical vision and strategy for Legal systems technology
Develop a prioritized roadmap aligned with departmental business goals
Partner with business stakeholders to define requirements and prioritize initiatives
Lead the Legal systems product squad and oversee application lifecycle activities, including software acquisition, deployment, administration, configuration, testing, production support, and process management
Drive applications toward a digital-first mindset, including adoption of AI, Digital Thread, visualization, and analytics
Maintain the application portfolio to regulatory, compliance, and policy standards, including DFARs and CMMC requirements
Provide quality assurance through business architecture, requirements analysis, and user acceptance testing
Serve as final authority on whether new Legal-system features or updates meet business needs
Build and maintain partnerships with systems integrators and software providers
Drive continuous improvement across service operations, service health, KPIs, SLAs, and user experience
Act as primary escalation point for critical service failures; restore service, contain incidents, and perform root cause analysis
Lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority in a matrixed environment
Communicate complex technical concepts to senior executives and stakeholders
Develop talent and build teams through coaching, performance management, and skill development
Partner with cybersecurity, architecture, and data teams on compliance, integration quality, and enterprise alignment
Collaborate with software development, program management, and technical engineering teams on enterprise technology initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 8 years of progressive experience in IT, including roles in service ownership, application management, enterprise systems, or similar leadership positions
Hands-on experience supporting legal applications or similar systems
Demonstrated ability to execute technology plans and support legal operations
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including communication, facilitation, and negotiation
Ability to translate business needs into technical strategies and actionable roadmaps
Proven ability to influence across matrixed organizations and build trusted partnerships
Strong experience with service ownership, enterprise system sustainment, and vendor management
Analytical mindset with ability to balance long-term strategy and short-term operational needs
Practical decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
Familiarity with modern software development practices, program management, and technical engineering environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Applicable federal and state sick leave
Monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics