Sr. Project Manager (Remote)

Introduction

KLDiscovery offers a fantastic opportunity for you to use your talents to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, growing technology and services organization! KLDiscovery is a global leader in eDiscovery, compliance, and data management solutions, empowering law firms, corporations, and government agencies to tackle their most complex legal and regulatory challenges.

We are looking for Senior Project Manager (Second Request/Antitrust) to join our team who is passionate about our mission and brings initiative, authenticity, and collaborative spirit to everything they do. If you're fueled by innovation and committed to delivering exceptional results, KLDiscovery is the perfect place to grow your career. The position is responsible for the overall client experience which includes effectively managing the schedule, scope and cost of a project while maintaining a high level of quality and achieving client goals and project success.

Work Status: Remote, work from home opportunity.

Is This Role For You?

Second Request Senior Project Managers are responsible for meeting with the client to determine requirements, consulting with the client on best practices and workflow and submitting the requirements into the workflow system in preparation of client delivery. Further, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for tracking progress internally to ensure timelines are satisfied.

Senior Project Managers are responsible for managing the client's expectations, advocating for their needs internally, and communicating progress to the client, delivering on all promises and ultimately, ensure their satisfaction with all services rendered.

A Day in The Life

• Setting up Initial meetings to determine scope of matter specific to Second Request
• Determine format of the project and agencies involved.
• Working fast paced deadlines and setting appropriate expectations internally
• Working closely with collections teams on complex collections
• Conduct and participate in Custodian Interviews
• Partner with Review Manager to ensure all review workstreams are satisfied.
• Partner with eDiscovery Technologist to ensure all Predictive Coding is appropriately applied.
• Detailed tracking of all data processes from collection to production with thorough and complete reconciliation per company SOP to ensure all data is appropriately accounted for.
• Knowing and understanding requirements for specific regulatory agencies including, but not limited to, the DOJ, FTC, CCB, and EU.
  • Deduplication
  • Predictive coding
  • Advanced analytics
  • Keyword
  • Production Specifications
• Follow Standard Operation Procedures as outlined.
• Consult with and advise Clients through the scope of their case regarding eDiscovery workflows, project planning, database setup, etc. consistent with industry best practices and standards.
• Proactively plan the workflow/requirements of each project with the client to ensure that the client's expectations are fully understood and achieved.
• Gather requirements from the client and pass the same on to Operations via work orders.
• Manage the client's expectations by providing routine detailed status updates and reporting.
• Consistently deliver proactive communication with clients and serve as point of escalation when client issues arise.
• Submit the requirements into the workflow system.
• Track progress internally to ensure timelines and budget management are satisfied.
• Serve as the client advocate to champion the client's needs internally to ensure that deadlines, project scope and expectations are understood.
• Provide updates on progress regularly as deemed appropriate during the client kick-off meeting.
• Identify, address and document new internal processes to gain efficiencies or better client effectiveness.
• Communicate work instructions and client requirements in a clear and concise manner internally to Operations.
• Provide guidance, instruction and work direction for active projects to Operations as needed.
• Demonstrate and present KLDiscovery solutions to existing and prospective clients.
• On-site client visits as required.
• Maintain a general understanding of our industry and trends and a thorough understanding of all company products and services and technologies.
• Obtain a working knowledge of the companies hosted review products.
• Drive overall client satisfaction through effective coordination and communication of client deliverables.
• Work with clients to establish best practices which meet their needs and address any prioritization issues that may arise.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, with a particular emphasis on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Candidate must have a deep understanding of eDiscovery and the litigation support industry, with specific experience successfully managing antitrust or other regulatory matters.
• Demonstrated success in the management of multiple simultaneous projects.
• Excellent client relationship skills which include the ability to proactively manage client expectations, recognize client needs and adapt company capabilities to consistently meet client requirements.
• Problem-solving, analytical, and organization skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 4 plus years of project management, consulting, litigation support or paralegal experience in a top-tier law firm, consulting practice, or vendor
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• A solid understanding of database design and management, data processing activities and legal document review requirements
• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position does not qualify for VISA sponsorship.

At KLD we invest in employees and their families by placing their wellbeing first. We offer competitive total compensation that includes base pay, bonus potential, inclusive benefits, wellness programs, and perks. We use market and industry data to inform pay decisions while considering geography and labor markets, individual experience, and business needs. Individual compensation will vary, although a reasonable estimate of the current annualized base pay range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000.

• This position is 100% remote. We offer a high-performance laptop computer, options for wireless headset or external speaker, up to two 24" 2K monitors, and a mobile phone for business use.
• Generous paid time off, offering various time off options to help employees maintain a work-life balance, such as vacation, paid sick leave, parental leave, paid jury leave, and more!
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits packages that include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, to promote the health of our employees.
• Remote-friendly, flexible working culture, where you can apply to work from several global locations.
• A focus on continuous professional development through various training and education reimbursement programs.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where we all learn, grow, and achieve the greatest heights...together.
• A surrounding team of mission-driven individuals who genuinely love what they do.
• Equity incentives and company bonus programs; that way, we all share in the success of KLDiscovery.
• Free, fun, interactive and incentivized global wellness program that promotes the wellbeing of our employees plus offers a wide range of perks and discounts!
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) because we all could use a little help and support every now and then.
• 401(k) with employer match, to help our employees achieve financial success.
• KLD supports the communities where our employees live and offers a paid community service day for employees to volunteer with what resonates with them.
• To keep our furry, 4-legged family members healthy, KLD employees can opt for Pet Insurance.

Who We Are

KLDiscovery provides technology-enabled services and software to help law firms, corporations, and government agencies solve complex data challenges. With offices in 26 locations across 17 countries, KLDiscovery is a global leader in delivering best-in-class data management, information governance, and eDiscovery solutions to support the litigation, regulatory compliance, and internal investigation needs of clients. Our Nebula Ecosystem provides powerful end-to-end eDiscovery and enterprise-grade information governance. Through its global Ontrack data recovery business, KLDiscovery delivers world-class data recovery, disaster recovery, email extraction and restoration, data destruction, and tape management.

We Provide Equal Employment Opportunity

At KLDiscovery we believe that inclusion and diversity make us stronger. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees that enhances wellbeing and belonging. We welcome and celebrate individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are happy to support you with any accommodation request at any stage in our hiring process.

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