AI Program Manager

General Purpose :

This position is responsible for ensuring AI tools and solutions are tailored, adopted, and integrated effectively within each Practice Group. This role will work closely with the individual practice groups and support staff to understand their business needs, and utilizing their knowledge of AI products, will provide innovative and practical AI solutions that automate processes improving productivity and efficiency. Working closely with the Practice Support Director, this individual will be responsible for managing the entire implementation process, from design to deployment, and ensuring the successful adoption of AI technologies that align with overall firm objectives. To be successful in this role, candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a legal setting or professional services environment, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience implementing or working with AI technologies. Experience in an Am Law 200 firm or equivalent is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will position Holland & Hart to leverage the transformative potential of AI in legal practice, ensuring that the firm remains competitive and continues to deliver exceptional value to its clients in 2025 and beyond.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Explore, adopt, and implement cutting-edge AI solutions across practice groups.
• Manage AI projects by evaluating new AI technologies, coordinating test programs, and implementing AI technologies.
• Work in close collaboration with attorneys and cross-functional teams to drive AI use cases and adoption within different practice areas and instill foundational knowledge of AI capabilities, risks, limitations, and ethical responsibilities.
• Streamline legal workflows and find opportunities to reduce time spent on repetitive tasks
• Monitor and analyze legal technology and AI trends to identify opportunities to leverage the potential of AI
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance client service, ensuring alignment to firm goals while remaining competitive, and to deliver exceptional value to clients.
• Evaluate AI offerings in vendor solutions.
• Assist with developing and maintaining AI Compliance Program.
• Provide hands-on support for AI tool implementation.
• Conduct training sessions on AI tools for attorneys and staff.
• Measure and report on the impact of AI adoption.
• Perform additional duties and tasks assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting the firm’s overall objectives.

Competencies :

Supervisory Duties (if applicable) :

N / A

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification) :

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to sit, stand and / or walk for extended periods of time; manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of at least twenty-five(25) pounds; have repetitive wrist / hand / finger movement to work on a computer and / or related office equipment; speak clearly and concisely so listeners can understand; and regularly understand the speech of another person.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment :

Professional office atmosphere. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Position may require occasional off-hour meetings and events.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note : This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Holland & Hart offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. Colorado Salary Range - $94,380 - $157,310 annually. A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance.

The application window is anticipated to close on or after Friday, November 28th.

Holland & Hart works hard to promote work / life balance with a scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date hire, with a benefits offering that includes, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.