Job Description

Summary:

Messerli Kramer, a trusted Twin Cities law firm since 1965, is looking for a full-time, Project Manager/Scrum Master to join our team in Plymouth, MN to help bring structure, visibility, and execution discipline to a fast-paced Data Operations environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-volume, dynamic environments and enjoys building order out of complexity. You’ll play a key role in improving how work is planned, prioritized, and delivered—ensuring both project initiatives and day-to-day operational workflow efficiently through Agile processes.

This role is critical to improving how work gets done. You’ll help:

• Bring structure and consistency to how projects and requests are managed
• Reduce inefficiencies and constant priority shifts
• Create clear visibility into all work across the team
• Enable better planning, faster delivery, and stronger outcomes

Essential Functions and Duties:

Drive Project Execution

• Lead projects end-to-end—from intake and planning through delivery
• Define scope, timelines, and resource needs across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery

Lead Agile / Scrum Practices

• Serve as Scrum Master for the team, facilitating:
  • Sprint planning
  • Daily stand-ups
  • Backlog grooming
  • Sprint reviews and retrospectives
• Ensure all work (projects, tickets, and operational support) is captured, prioritized, and executed within sprints  
• Drive a culture of accountability and consistent sprint completion

Improve Work Intake & Prioritization

• Establish and maintain a structured intake process for incoming requests
• Bring clarity and consistency to prioritization decisions
• Reduce workflow disruptions by ensuring work is properly evaluated before execution 

Increase Visibility & Efficiency

• Ensure all work is tracked and visible in one system , reducing “hidden” or ad hoc work 
• Improve visibility into operational tasks, production support, and project efforts
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies and manual processes

Reporting & Insights

• Track and report on:
  • Sprint performance
  • Backlog health and ticket aging
  • Team capacity vs. demand
• Provide leadership with clear, actionable insights to support decision-making

Collaborate Across the Business

• Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams
• Help ensure Data Operations is engaged early in new initiatives and requests
• Promote a structured, scalable approach to managing work across the organization

Benefits & Perks Include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA Accounts
• 401K, with 4% company contribution (after 1 year of service)
• Paid time off (17 days per year)
• Paid holidays off (7 days per year + a floating holiday)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Building amenities include: Free parking, onsite restaurant, & onsite free gym

Required Education & Experience & Competencies:

• 3–6 years of experience in Project Management and Agile delivery
• Hands-on experience serving as a Scrum Master in Agile environments
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar

Preferred:

• Scrum certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, or similar)
• Experience in Data Operations, IT, or technical teams
• Background improving processes, workflows, or operational efficiency
• Experience working in environments with both project-based and support-driven work

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This role operates in a professional office setting, routinely working with standard office equipment. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, the person in this role would be required to talk and hear, sit or stand for long period of time, and use their hands and fingers, to handle and feel. Occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hand, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and to meet job requirements.

All applicants must pass a criminal background check and drug screening before commencing employment with Messerli & Kramer, P.A.

Wage Disclaimer: The starting wage range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000/year

About Us:

Messerli Kramer is a leading law firm in the Twin Cities founded in 1965 with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Plymouth, Minnesota. We have a well-earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned and comprehensive legal advice. Our professionals take the time to listen and understand their legal issues within the larger framework of their business as a whole. Known for our dedication and responsiveness, our attorneys and staff are focused on finding pragmatic solutions and producing remarkable results for our clients.

Messerli Kramer serves individuals and businesses through three unique, yet complementary, divisions. We represent a variety of clients—from large corporations, banks and closely-held businesses—to individuals seeking divorce and family law or estate planning services. Our clients trust us to help them navigate the myriad of legal issues that confront them in their business and personal lives.

Compensation details: 100000-130000 Yearly Salary

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