Project Manager, Research & Information – Bilingual

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About the role

  • Gestionnaire bilingue pilotant des projets de recherche juridique, d’IA et de technologie chez McCarthy Tétrault, cabinet d’avocats canadien. Coordination nationale, analyses stratégiques et amélioration opérationnelle.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver research, intelligence and technology projects supporting the priorities of the firm, the Research & Information (R&I) team, and the Clients & Markets team
  • Develop and manage structured project plans and timelines, specifying deliverables, related work, responsibilities and coordination requirements
  • Collaborate with R&I team managers, partners, senior leadership, internal clients and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Manage initiatives from request intake and scope definition through implementation and evaluation
  • Ensure governance, reporting and post-project reviews
  • Support the enhancement of media monitoring activities, legal and legislative alerts, and competitive intelligence reports
  • Assess appropriate technology tools and AI solutions and ensure the development of practical solutions
  • Promote communication, adoption and change management
  • Evaluate and support the adoption of AI-enabled research tools and processes
  • Prepare and summarize industry, legal, business and competitive trends and provide practical recommendations to leadership
  • Ensure that priorities, scope and deliverables align with the R&I department’s strategic plan and team objectives
  • Prepare analyses, performance metrics, tracking reports and supporting materials
  • Facilitate discussions, build alignment and support collaboration among teams and stakeholders
  • Contribute to the development of the team’s project and process management capabilities
  • Manage projects related to technology tools, data analysis, performance metrics and reporting
  • Contribute to the selection, evaluation, deployment and review of research and analytical resources

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in information science, an LL.B./J.D. or a degree in a related discipline
  • MBA or project management certification, such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent, is an asset
  • At least five years of relevant experience in legal or strategic research, project management or strategic operations
  • Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is preferred
  • Demonstrated expertise in independently managing complex, cross-functional projects
  • Experience establishing project tracking, reporting, performance metrics and process improvements
  • Ability to analyze data, trends and market issues to develop practical recommendations
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters concurrently in a dynamic environment
  • Experience evaluating vendors, resources or solutions is an asset
  • Advanced proficiency with generative AI, Excel, PowerPoint and monitoring platforms
  • Knowledge of financial and business platforms, such as Comp BI, Aderant and Salesforce, is an asset
  • Fluency in English and French is required
  • Ability to work comfortably in both English and French

Benefits

  • Exceptional benefits from day one, including firm-paid group insurance coverage
  • Wellness program
  • Technology expense allowance
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous paid time off
  • One paid volunteer day
  • One paid day off for your birthday
  • Growth and professional development opportunities at all levels
  • A culture that fully encourages and values dialogue-based feedback
  • Frequent opportunities to get involved in the community
  • Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Collaborative and team-oriented culture

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Tech skills

PMP

Location requirements

HybridMontrealCanada

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