Innovation Project Manager

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

. Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of innovation initiatives across the firm, focusing on the firm’s AI program .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,881 - $172,473 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full project lifecycle, particularly in AI and automation within legal and professional services. Proficient in stakeholder management, project planning, and execution across various delivery models, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

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Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationAI and Automation Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementAgile and Traditional Delivery ModelsChange Management and Digital Transformation

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Hard Skills

Project Lifecycle ManagementAI Tools ProficiencyData Analysis and InterpretationBudget ManagementRequirements GatheringSuccess Metrics DefinitionProject PlanningVendor ManagementChange ManagementDigital Transformation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointProject Management ToolsSharePointHighQPower BIDashboard and Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Legal Service Delivery ModelsLaw Firm EconomicsProfessional Services WorkflowsEnterprise SystemsInformation Governance StandardsLarge Language ModelsNatural Language ProcessingMachine LearningAutomation Use Cases

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of innovation initiatives across the firm, focusing on the firm’s AI program
Manage intake, prioritization, and readiness assessment of innovation and AI use cases
Plan, scope, and deliver projects across enterprise AI tools
Maintain the innovation project portfolio, including status, dependencies, and resourcing, through executive reporting and leadership dashboards
Develop annual innovation roadmaps with firm and practice group leadership
Define project objectives, scope, schedules, and success metrics with sponsors
Develop project plans, critical success factors, status reports, and delivery roadmaps
Execute projects across Agile, hybrid, and traditional delivery models
Lead geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams and secure resources in a matrix organization
Coordinate testing, deployment, training, and adoption readiness with departments and vendors
Manage tasks, timelines, expenses, and budgets; take corrective action when milestones slip
Coordinate review and sign-off on project deliverables
Design and launch vendor pilots with defined success criteria and metrics
Prepare pilot debriefs and go/no-go recommendations for leadership
Develop rollout playbooks covering readiness, governance, pilot design, training, and phased deployment
Lead phased firm-wide and global deployments of approved solutions
Apply AI and automation to legal and business workflows
Serve as a key contact for attorneys, practice group leaders, and executive leadership
Collaborate with IT, Training, and InfoSec to align priorities and delivery
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, discovery and requirements sessions, workshops, and solution design sessions
Support client-facing innovation work, including client requirements discussions and performance reporting
Manage client and internal stakeholder expectations
Lead occasional RFP processes, including requirements, evaluation, due diligence, and vendor selection
Liaise between vendors and internal teams, managing relationships, SLAs, performance metrics, and delivery expectations
Coordinate onboarding and governance of third-party consultants and resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated full project lifecycle experience, from feasibility studies, business cases, and requirements through selection, implementation, and post-implementation support
Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects and complex portfolios in fast-paced environments
Experience managing projects involving AI, automation, and technology in legal and professional services workflows
Experience with structured change management and digital transformation in professional services
Ability to translate complex business, legal, and technical challenges into actionable plans
Understanding of law firm economics and legal service delivery models preferred
Strong analytical skills, including interpreting operational, usage, and financial data
Advanced stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Ability to influence without authority
Experience facilitating workshops, stakeholder alignment sessions, and design thinking initiatives
Ability to work independently and within globally distributed, cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience
PMP certification required
Experience working within a PMO environment preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools
Experience with SharePoint, HighQ, Power BI, or equivalent dashboard and reporting tools
Proficiency with AI tools, including prompt design and evaluation of AI-generated output
Understanding of large language models, natural language processing, machine learning, and automation use cases a plus
Familiarity with enterprise systems, cloud platforms, information governance standards, and application, database, and system architecture a plus
Must meet applicable employment eligibility and background-check requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Excellent benefits package
Discretionary bonus eligibility for full-time employees
Health insurance with an optional HSA
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Dental insurance
Vision care
Life insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
Employee assistance program
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter and Transit programs may be available in certain markets