AI Platform Manager

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

. Serve as the primary product owner and business lead for assigned enterprise AI platforms, responsible for strategy, roadmap development, release management, governance, adoption and overall platform success.

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $190,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management and ownership for enterprise AI platforms, with a strong focus on strategy, roadmap development, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in evaluating and implementing AI technologies within regulated environments, while driving adoption and measuring platform success through data-driven insights.

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Product ManagementGenerative AI KnowledgeStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementVendor Coordination

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyRoadmap DevelopmentRelease ManagementAI-Enabled TechnologiesData AnalysisUser Experience ImprovementCompliance GovernanceChange ManagementLegal TechnologyDigital Transformation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAnalytical SkillsMentoring SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise AI PlatformsInformation Governance ToolsProject Management SoftwareData Analytics ToolsLegal Technology Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Product Management CertificationProject Management Professional (PMP)Change Management CertificationInformation Security Certification

Industry Keywords

Artificial IntelligenceLegal TechnologyKnowledge ManagementRegulated EnvironmentVendor Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary product owner and business lead for assigned enterprise AI platforms, responsible for strategy, roadmap development, release management, governance, adoption and overall platform success.
Maintain subject matter expertise in assigned platforms, configurations, integrations, workflows and best practices.
Evaluate, test and deploy new platform capabilities while coordinating governance, operational, training and adoption activities.
Partner with Information Technology, Information Security, Information Governance, the Office of the General Counsel and other stakeholders on risk, security, compliance and confidentiality considerations.
Manage strategic vendor relationships, including roadmap discussions, service reviews, issue escalation, feature requests and renewal planning.
Coordinate with project managers, data scientists, software developers, data engineers, knowledge management lawyers and other teams to deliver scalable solutions.
Gather user feedback, prioritize enhancements and improve platform value and user experience.
Drive AI enablement and adoption through communications, onboarding, training, office hours, practical guidance and change-management initiatives.
Identify high-value legal and business use cases and translate them into practical AI-enabled workflows and solutions.
Track and analyze adoption, engagement, utilization, user satisfaction, business impact, platform value and ROI metrics.
Prepare executive-level updates and recommendations on product performance, roadmap decisions, vendor developments, governance, adoption and investment priorities.
Monitor generative AI, natural language processing, information retrieval and legal technology developments.
Provide functional escalation support for complex product questions and issues.
Handle projects on request under the direction of executive leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in business, computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, finance or a related field.
7+ years of overall professional experience required.
5+ years of experience in product management, product ownership, legal technology, knowledge management, artificial intelligence, enterprise software, digital transformation, or related disciplines.
Experience serving as a product manager, product owner, platform owner or business lead for enterprise technology platforms, including responsibility for product strategy, roadmap development, release management, vendor coordination and cross-functional delivery.
Strong working knowledge of generative AI and its application within the legal industry.
Experience evaluating, implementing and governing AI-enabled technologies within a regulated or professional services environment.
Experience managing external technology vendors.
Strong project and program management skills.
Strong analytical, product-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong stakeholder management, communication and change-management skills.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Experience defining and interpreting product and adoption metrics, preparing executive reporting and using data to guide product priorities and investment decisions.
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience mentoring, coaching or guiding analysts or other team members.
Ability to work closely with technical resources and lawyers.
Demonstrated curiosity and ability to quickly develop expertise in emerging AI technologies, vendor ecosystems and evolving legal technology trends.
Prior coursework or certifications in product management, product ownership, artificial intelligence, project management (PMP), change management, information security or related disciplines are a significant plus.
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.