Manager, eDiscovery Project Management

Forensic Technology - Project Management Team ManagerThe Manager for the Forensic Technology - Project Management Team is responsible for independently managing complex eDiscovery and related forensic technology matters, coordinating with Subject Matter Experts ("SME"), Digital Forensics, eDiscovery Administration, Managed Document Review, and client stakeholders to drive consistent delivery, quality, and client confidence. The Manager is expected to lead day-to-day project strategy and execution, including developing the technology landscape, advising on preservation and collection scope, overseeing data ingestion, culling, search, review, analytics, and production workflows, managing risk and escalation paths, mentoring junior team members, and supporting broader account continuity and growth through strong operational judgment and consultative communication.Job Duties:Serves as a primary day-to-day client contact for assigned matters and helps maintain continuity across the FTS Practice, clients, counsel, and internal delivery teamsResponds directly to client requests and provides practical consultation within the framework of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), including coordination with Digital Forensics, eDiscovery Administration, Managed Document Review, and other technical teamsDevelops, owns, and manages project plans, timelines, budgets, workflows, and communication cadences for assigned client mattersExecutes against agreed-upon eDiscovery protocols, regulatory requirements, processing specifications, review workflows, and production requirementsProvides end-to-end RelativityOne project management support, including processing workflows, early case assessment, review workflows, analytics, machine translation workflows, and complex production workflowsMaintains proficiency in RelativityOne and develops sound working knowledge of Everlaw, analytics, AI-enabled workflows, and related applications used to support client deliveryConsults on technology assisted review, analytics, and AI-enabled review workflows, with the judgment to escalate technical, defensibility, or strategic questions to the appropriate SMEAnalyzes project data and provides meaningful insights, interpretations, and guidance using matter metrics and reporting tools, including RelativityOne reporting, Microsoft Office, Power BI, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Purview eDiscoveryManages multiple workstreams across assigned matters, including upstream escalation, downstream task coordination, risk tracking, and day-to-day operational follow-throughIdentifies risks, inefficiencies, scope changes, staffing needs, and workflow issues early and recommends practical solutionsTranslates technical information into clear, client-ready communication for legal, business, and technical stakeholdersSupports counsel and client stakeholders in developing defensible eDiscovery strategies, including assisting with position statements, declarations, workflow explanations, and related client-facing materialsDevelops, documents, and improves workflows, procedures, templates, and processes that improve delivery consistency, quality control, and scalability across one or more clients or FTS activitiesMentors junior team members by reviewing work product, explaining workflow decisions, reinforcing documentation standards, and helping build technical and professional judgmentSupports account continuity and growth by recognizing additional client needs, communicating opportunities to leadership, and contributing to high-quality delivery that builds client trustOther duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibilities:Provides an encouraging team atmosphere on engagements and contribute to mentoring, development, and quality review for junior team membersQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:High school diploma or GED, requiredBachelor's degree, preferredJuris Doctorate, preferredExperience:Six (6) or more years of eDiscovery project, litigation support, forensic technology, or related client delivery experience, requiredExperience managing client-facing eDiscovery matters, including project plans, timelines, budgets, workflows, escalations, and delivery expectations, preferredExperience with multi-matter repositories, large data volumes, workspace administration, data migrations, and complex review or production workflows in RelativityOne and/or Everlaw, preferredLicense/Certifications:Two (2) or more Relativity certifications are strongly preferred. Example certifications include:Relativity Certified Administrator, preferredRelativityOne Reviewer Pro, Relativity Analytics Specialist, and/or Relativity Project Management Specialist, strongly preferredCertifications or training in analytics, AI-enabled review, digital forensics, information governance, privacy, or related eDiscovery technologies, preferredLeadership and/or membership within industry professional organizations, preferredSoftware:Proficient in RelativityOne, requiredWorking knowledge of Everlaw, preferredWorking knowledge of analytics, machine translation, AI-enabled review, and related eDiscovery workflows within RelativityOne and/or Everlaw, preferredProficiency in Microsoft Advanced E-Discovery, preferredFamiliarity with reporting and collaboration tools used to support defensible project delivery, including Microsoft Office, Power BI, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Purview eDiscovery, preferredAbility to evaluate when AI-enabled tools are appropriate for a workflow and communicate related assumptions, limitations, and escalation needs, preferredLanguage:Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, German, and/or Hindi, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsProven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneouslySolid organizational skills especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details and qualityAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environmentBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnelDemonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, manage escalations, and make practical recommendations in complex or time-sensitive project situationsIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.National Range: $130,000 - $155,000 Maryland Range: $130,000 - $155,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $130,000 - $155,000