Senior Project Manager
Milbank
New York, NY · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
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
What Success Looks Like
Leads complex initiatives with strong structure, discipline, and accountability
Effectively coordinates across teams, vendors, and stakeholders
Delivers clear, concise execution-level communication
Operates as a trusted partner to IT leadership
Drives successful adoption and integration of AI tools across the firm