Senior Manager, Case/Contract Management Services

Senior Manager, Case/Contract Management Services

About Conduent | Legal, Compliance & Analytics:

Conduent’s Legal, Compliance and Analytics (LCA) business focuses on streamlining data, ensuring defensibility, and cutting costs in response to rising legal demands.
The division provides end-to-end eDiscovery, legal managed services, and risk solutions to help corporate and law firm leaders zero in on critical information.

Currently utilised by 20% of the Fortune 100, the business employs high-performance platforms like Viewpoint and Relativity One to manage complex litigation with speed and accuracy. A global team of lawyers and data scientists provides scalable 24/7 support to supercharge attorney decisions and meet strict litigation deadlines.

About the Role:

The Senior Manager, Case/Contract Management Services, is responsible for leading one or more Client Services teams supporting eDiscovery and legal managed services engagements. This role provides strategic oversight for delivery operations, client satisfaction, process governance, and staff development while serving as a senior escalation point for complex client, technical, and operational matters.

The Senior Manager oversees teams delivering high-quality legal and eDiscovery services across multiple clients and projects, ensuring consistency, scalability, defensibility, and operational excellence. The role combines leadership, client relationship management, workforce development, and continuous improvement responsibilities with the ability to independently perform all functions within the Client Manager role when required.

The Senior Manager partners closely with global delivery leaders, technology teams, and clients to improve service delivery models, identify process improvement opportunities, implement best practices, and develop future leaders within the organisation.

• Contract: Permanent

• Shift: 40 hours per week. 10.30am - 19.30pm (To cover US working hours)

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Serve as a senior client-facing leader for strategic accounts, providing consultative guidance and operational oversight across legal, compliance, CyberMine and Data Subject Access Request engagements.

• Manage and lead team of 5-8 Client Managers.

• Directly supervise and mentor employees and team leads, including performance management, coaching, and career development.

• Develop staffing strategies to ensure appropriate coverage across clients, matters, and shifts.

• Establish performance expectations, productivity goals, and quality standards for team members.

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and development discussions.

• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, client focus, and continuous improvement.

• Identify succession planning opportunities and prepare future leaders within the organisation.

Operational Excellence & Process Governance

• Maintain expert knowledge of the Case/Contract Management Services function and related workflows.

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement scalable corrective actions.

• Identify process gaps, operational risks, and opportunities for standardisation.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and defensibility.

• Consult with workgroup leaders to develop customised workflows and service solutions.

• Ensure compliance processes and workflows supporting UK regulatory, privacy, and contract management services are effectively governed, documented, and continuously improved.

Global Collaboration

• Partner with global counterparts to ensure consistent service delivery and governance.

• Collaborate across Client Services, Processing, Production, Managed Review, Client Support, and Technology teams.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and client outcomes.

Strategic Planning & Business Operations

• Oversee resource planning, capacity management, forecasting, and operational reporting.

• Support budgeting, scope management, and utilisation objectives.

• Monitor operational metrics and implement action plans to improve performance.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives and service offering enhancements.

Advanced Subject Matter Expertise

• Maintain the technical expertise necessary to perform all responsibilities of a Senior Case/Contract Management Services Analyst when required.

• Provide guidance on Relativity, Viewpoint, analytics, productions, review workflows, and defensibility best practices.

• Act as a senior escalation resource for complex client, legal, technical, and workflow matters.

• Mentor and train direct reports to achieve proficiency in all core Client Services responsibilities and competencies.

Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• 8 – 12+ years of experience in eDiscovery, legal services, or managed legal services environments.

• eDiscovery certifications (e.g., Relativity Certified Administrator - RCA or equivalent) preferred.

• 2–5+ years of people management experience leading professional teams.

• Proven experience managing multiple teams, projects, and client relationships simultaneously.

• Advanced expertise in Relativity, Viewpoint, and eDiscovery workflows.

• Demonstrated success leading teams, driving process improvements, and managing operational performance.

• Strong coaching, consulting, communication, and client relationship management skills.

• Experience implementing RCA-driven solutions and organisational best practices. 

• Industry certifications such as Relativity, ACEDS, PMP, or Six Sigma preferred.
   

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.

Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

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