Senior Manager, Data Operations

Everlaw

5-5 Years | Oakland, California, United States (Hybrid) | Full Time | 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Everlaw is seeking a skilled Senior Manager to lead their Data Operations team, specializing in ediscovery data processing and large-scale data migration. The role involves leading, mentoring, and developing a team of Migration Analysts, developing and implementing scalable data migration strategies, and establishing data governance frameworks. The Senior Manager will collaborate with Engineering, IT, Product, and GTM teams to align migration plans with organizational goals, continuously refine methodologies, and stay updated on data migration tools. This position requires a strategic leader passionate about supporting their team with deep expertise in ediscovery data processing and management, optimizing workflows for efficiency and accuracy, and ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with industry best practices.

Must Have

5+ years in data operations, migration, or management
3+ years in a leadership/management role
Strong knowledge of ETL, data warehousing, cloud technologies
Expertise in data governance, compliance, security
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Good to Have

E-discovery certifications (CEDS, RCA)
Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Project management certifications (PMP, Agile, Six Sigma)
Experience with e-discovery platforms
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, R, PowerShell)
Experience with ESI collection, processing, analysis

Perks & Benefits

Equity program
401(k) with company matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid parental leave
Sick leave
Paid vacation days
Modern Health membership for mental health
Learning & Development allocation
Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
Home internet reimbursement
Office snacks and beverages
Company events and team activities
Paid volunteer time

Job Description

Everlaw is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager to lead our Data Operations team. Everlaw’s Data Operations team members are experts in handling ediscovery data processing and large-scale data migration projects on behalf of our large and diverse customer base. Ideal candidates for this role are strategic leaders who are passionate about supporting their direct reports, possess a deep expertise in ediscovery data processing and management, and have a keen ability to optimize workflows for efficiency and accuracy.

The Senior Manager of the Data Operations team will work closely with legal teams, litigation support professionals, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the integrity, security, and seamless transfer of sensitive case data across multiple platforms. This individual will also drive process improvements, uphold industry best practices, and ensure compliance with ediscovery and data governance standards.

Getting started

We want you to feel like part of the team early on! Our onboarding process will integrate you into the company with informative sessions on our product, policies, processes, and team structure and goals.
We’re excited for you to learn, grow, and contribute right away! We trust that you’ll bring experience and knowledge that will uplift and uplevel the team, but we don’t expect you to know everything on Day 1.

In your role, you'll...

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Migration Analysts who specialize in transitioning data from a wide range of legal technology tools into Everlaw
Develop and implement scalable and efficient data migration strategies, ensuring accuracy and completeness and identify potential risks in migration projects
Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, ensuring high-quality data migration and compliance with industry standards
Work closely with our Engineering, IT, Product, and GTM teams to align data migration plans with organizational goals
Continuously refine migration methodologies, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Stay up to date with the latest data migration tools and technologies, recommending solutions to optimize the migration process
Provide insights and performance reports on migration progress, highlighting key metrics and improvement opportunities

About You

5+ years of experience in data operations, data migration, or data management roles preferably in an ediscovery field
3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role overseeing data migration teams
Strong knowledge of ETL processes, data warehousing, and cloud-based data migration technologies
Expertise in data governance, compliance, and security best practices
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex data challenges
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience working in cross-functional environments

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications in ediscovery, data management, or cloud platforms (e.g., Certified E-Discovery Specialist [CEDS], Relativity Certified Administrator [RCA], AWS, Azure, GCP, or project management certifications such as PMP, Agile, or Six Sigma)
Experience working with large-scale legal and compliance systems, including ediscovery platforms (Relativity, Everlaw, Nuix, OpenText Axcelerate), legal hold and matter management tools, and SaaS-based legal technology solutions
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, R, or PowerShell for automating data processing, extraction, and transformation in ediscovery workflows
Expertise in performing collection, processing, and analysis of ESI using industry-leading ediscovery platforms, ensuring defensibility, chain of custody, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Benefits

The expected salary range for this role is between $144,000 and $183,000. The final offered salary will be dependent upon many factors including the candidate’s experience and skills. The base pay range is subject to change in the future.
Equity program
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Health, dental, and vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care expenses
Paid parental leave and approximately 10 days (80 hours) per year of sick leave
Seventeen paid vacation days plus 11 federal holidays
Membership to Modern Health to help employees prioritize mental health and wellness
Annual allocation for Learning & Development opportunities and applicable professional membership dues
Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
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Perks

Work in Uptown Oakland, just steps from the BART line and dozens of restaurants and walking distance to Lake Merritt
Flexible work-from-home days on Tuesdays and Fridays
Monthly home internet reimbursement
Enjoy a wide variety of snacks and beverages in the office
Bond over company-wide out-of-the-box events and fun activities with your team
Time off for company-sponsored volunteer events and 4 paid hours per quarter to volunteer at a charitable organization of your choice
Take advantage of learning and career development opportunities
Ranked #9 on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2023 for US small and medium companies
One of Wealthfront’s 2021 Career Launching Companies, and ranked #2 on the “2022 Bay Area Best Places to Work” list by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal
One of Fast Company’s World's Most Innovative Companies for 2022 and proud contributor of free ediscovery resources to benefit the greater good through “Everlaw for Good”
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Pursue Truth While Finding Yours

At Everlaw, we are deeply invested in pursuing the truth, for our clients and for our employees. We know that when you’re empowered to pursue your passions, it is reflected in the work. That’s why we’re committed to the professional growth of all our team members, offering an annual learning and development stipend and regular career check-ins with managers. If you’re looking for a place that values passion, integrity, and a desire to learn, we’d love to hear from you!

About Everlaw

We help law firms, government agencies, and corporations sift through millions of documents of evidence in big lawsuits and investigations to find the proverbial smoking gun (or needle in the haystack -- pick your metaphor). It's a multi-billion dollar space typically dominated by service-oriented vendors, and we're coming at it with cutting-edge technology and elegant design. It's working, and we've been growing very rapidly: we host hundreds of terabytes of data and work with all 50 state Attorneys General and hundreds of law firms on some of the most high-profile cases litigated today.

Everlaw is an equal opportunity employer. We pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. We respect the gender, gender identity and gender expression of our applicants and employees, and we honor requests for pronouns. It is our policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, including the California Equal Pay Act. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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