Job Title: Sr. Product Manager Location: Denver, CO / Remote Duration: 12 Months (Contract-to-Hire)
Key Responsibilities
Lifecycle & Value Management
Drive discovery, prioritization, development, and deployment of legal software solutions.
Lead roadmap planning and story mapping activities.
Measure success based on value creation and risk mitigation using product analytics and data-driven decision-making.
Define, track, and manage Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
Evaluate and prioritize product features and software investments aligned with legal team objectives.
Internal SME & Needs Assessment
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for legal team product needs, requirements, and goals.
Conduct end-user interviews, shadowing sessions, and stakeholder discussions to identify business challenges and opportunities.
Use data to develop quantifiable problem statements and solution hypotheses.
Lead user communications, change management efforts, and training initiatives for new product capabilities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with IT and Product teams to navigate internal processes and support sprint planning and development efforts.
Advocate for legal team priorities, remove roadblocks, identify dependencies, and escalate issues as needed.
Collaborate closely with security, compliance, and IT risk teams to ensure solutions meet enterprise standards and timelines.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required.
8+ years of Product Management experience in an Agile environment focused on digital products.
Strong business acumen, curiosity, and leadership mindset.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize effectively, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to quickly gain expertise in unfamiliar business domains.
Experience writing requirements, user stories, and software feature specifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Enterprise Legal Management (ELM) systems, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms, or Legal AI tools.
Experience managing vendor evaluations, conducting RFP processes, and overseeing third-party software implementations.
Experience building health-tech products and launching 0-to-1 products from concept through delivery.
Industry experience in Legal Operations, Legal Technology, AI-enabled products, or related domains is highly valued and may substitute for direct product management experience.