IT Agile Program Manager

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our IT Agile Program Manager position.

This position offers remote flexibility. 

The Position

We are seeking an experienced IT Agile Program Manager (Scrum Master) to lead two Agile teams focused on delivering a comprehensive case management system and unified data platform. This role operates within the DevOps and SDLC vertical and is instrumental in driving the success our digital transformation and cloud strategy.

The ideal candidate brings a strong Agile mindset, excels at fostering collaboration and understands how to integrate product delivery with modern DevOps practices. This is a high-impact role within a fast-paced legal environment, offering the opportunity to shape the firm’s technology landscape and delivery maturity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc) for two Agile teams
• Coach team members on Agile best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Remove impediments and manage risks to ensure smooth project progress
• Coordinate between teams working on case management, data integrations, contact management, and case journaling features
• Liaise with law firm stakeholders to manage expectations and communicate project status
• Promote Agile principles throughout the organization
• Monitor team performance and implement process improvements
• Track delivery metrics including velocity, predictability, and throughput for integration into PMO reporting dashboards
• Act as the PMO's delivery lead for SDLC-related initiatives, ensuring consistency with Agile best practices and firm delivery standards
• Coordinate change readiness and release activities in partnership with DevOps and QA teams

Qualification

• At least 5 years of hands-on project management experience with:
  • Agile development teams
  • Product Management teams
  • Data engineering/translation teams
  • QA testers and automation engineers
  • Third-Party application developers and integrators
• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master/Agile team leader.
• Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with the Microsoft tech stack, including Azure PaaS and SaaS models, a big plus.
• Has an eye for enterprise architecture and integrations to help promote strategic mindsets, at a program level.
• On-prem-to-cloud migrations, a big plus.
• Waterfall and Agile methodologies (including Kanban, Lean, and/or SCRUM) is required.
• Effective communication skills within team members and executive leadership.
• Managing change and driving a change mindset.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Understanding of enterprise-level user journeys and workflows.
• Ability to prioritize stories, drive development deadlines, and ensure team focus.
• CSPO, CAL I Agile Leader Certification, a plus.
• Kanban Team Practitioner experience, a plus.
• Experience with legal technology projects preferred.
• Excellent facilitator for cohesive development and product team collaboration.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and data integration concepts.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment with an involved business stakeholder base.
• Proficiency with Atlassian suite, including JIRA, Confluence, and Service Management.

Why Should You Apply? 

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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