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Gibson Dunn · 1 day ago

Agile Delivery Lead – Business Applications

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $210K/yr

8+ years exp

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. The Agile Delivery Lead will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of initiatives within the firm’s Business Application portfolio, focusing on Agile delivery leadership and process optimization.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery lifecycle for initiatives across the Business Applications portfolio

Drive predictable and transparent execution by facilitating planning, prioritization, and delivery cadence

Serve as Scrum Master or Delivery Lead for priority initiatives, removing impediments and supporting team focus

Promote effective Agile and hybrid delivery practices tailored to the team and project context

Use delivery and flow-based metrics (cycle time, throughput, capacity) to inform planning and drive improvement

Provide visibility into delivery status, risks, milestones, and interdependencies across the portfolio

Support roadmap planning and help ensure alignment with business objectives and technology strategy

Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and strengthen delivery predictability

Partner with business stakeholders to translate needs into actionable backlogs and delivery plans

Collaborate closely with engineering, QA/UAT, infrastructure, and security teams throughout the delivery lifecycle

Communicate goals, progress, decisions, and risks effectively to senior leaders and project sponsors

Coordinate release planning, cutovers, and transition activities for smooth production deployments

Develop and refine delivery processes, standards, and templates that promote consistency and quality

Ensure adherence to change management, compliance, and security requirements across delivery efforts

Support application rationalization and optimization efforts to increase overall portfolio value

Champion a culture of continuous improvement within and across delivery teams

Create and maintain delivery plans, RAID logs, dashboards, roadmaps, and other key artifacts

Produce executive-level reporting on delivery performance, portfolio health, and strategic risks

Document team operating models, Agile practices, and lifecycle procedures as required

Act as a primary liaison for vendors supporting application enhancements, integrations, or upgrades

Monitor vendor performance and coordinate delivery expectations, milestones, and operational handoffs

Facilitate intake, triage, and prioritization of discussions with internal stakeholders and external partners

Contribute to improving vendor tools, processes, and engagement models that support effective delivery

Qualification

Agile frameworksApplication lifecycle managementDelivery management toolsCloud platformsChange managementStakeholder engagementInfluencing skillsAnalytical skillsVendor managementProcess improvementCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Strong understanding of enterprise applications, integration patterns, and application lifecycle management

Practical expertise with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and scalable delivery practices

Proficiency with delivery and work management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, VersionOne, or Rally

Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), DevOps practices, and CI/CD concepts

Deep knowledge of change management, release planning, and IT governance

Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement abilities

Strong influencing skills with the ability to work across business and technical teams

Analytical, adaptable, and able to navigate complex, fast-moving environments

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining delivery focus and quality

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field

8+ years of experience in application lifecycle management, program/project management, product ownership, or Agile delivery leadership

Experience leading Agile teams or hybrid teams in a professional services, legal, financial, or similarly regulated environment

Demonstrated success managing complex application or multi-team delivery environments

Certifications such as CSM, CSPO, SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP, or equivalent

Experience supporting legal-industry applications or working in a law-firm environment

Familiarity with ITIL or service management frameworks

Experience with application rationalization and data-driven prioritization techniques

Benefits

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time

Parental leave

Basic life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

Company

Gibson Dunn

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Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.

Founded in 1890

Global, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.gibsondunn.com

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