Aderant

Senior Project Manager - IT/Infosec/Business Systems

Aderant$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 3+ years of project or program management experience
  • Proven experience managing technical projects in IT and security
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
  • PMP, Certified Scrum/Agile, or equivalent certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end project management across Business Systems, IT, and Security
  • Define project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans and budgets
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and security standards
  • Track and report project progress to stakeholders
  • Drive process improvements in project management practices

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
  • Professional development opportunities including certification support
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies including AI solutions
  • Health, wellness, and retirement benefits (specifics not detailed in job description)
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Senior Project Manager to join our Business Operations team. This role will be responsible for leading and delivering cross-functional projects and programs across Business Systems, IT, and Security. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management expertise, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive initiatives from planning through execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end project and program management for initiatives across Business Systems, IT, and Security


  • Define project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables aligned with business objectives


  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets


  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Business Operations, IT, Security, CloudOps, Finance, HR and external vendors depending on the project scope.


  • Identify risks, dependencies, and issues; implement and communicate mitigation strategies proactively


  • Ensure projects adhere to governance, compliance, and security standards


  • Track and report on project progress, KPIs, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership


  • Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and ELT communications


  • Drive process improvements and standardization across project management practices


  • Manage change control processes and ensure smooth adoption of new systems and tools


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field


  • 3+ years of experience in project or program management


  • Proven experience managing technical projects involving IT systems, business applications, and security initiatives


  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)


  • PMP, Certified Scrum / Agile, or equivalent certification preferred


Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills


  • Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities


  • Ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment


  • Solid understanding of business systems (e.g., CRM, ERP), IT infrastructure, and security frameworks


  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills


  • Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet)


  • Familiarity with AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude) to enhance productivity, automate workflows, generate insights, and support decision-making


  • Ability to identify opportunities to leverage AI/LLM solutions within business processes and project delivery


Preferred Experience

  • Experience working in Technical Business Operations or Enterprise Systems teams


  • Exposure to security and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2)


  • Experience managing enterprise-wide system implementations or transformations


Success Metrics

  • On-time, on-budget delivery of projects


  • Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement


  • Effective risk management and issue resolution


  • Adoption and impact of delivered solutions

About Aderant

Aderant is a global provider of comprehensive business management software for law firms and professional services organizations. The company offers a suite of solutions that includes time and billing, financial management, practice management, business intelligence, and CRM. Aderant serves more than 3,200 clients in over 30 countries.
Learn more about Aderant
Size
1,100 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ

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