Digital Collaboration & AI Lead

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Digital Collaboration & AI Lead to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C. offices. This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the strategic roadmap for the firm's digital collaboration, productivity, automation, and AI platforms.

• Partner with business leaders, legal practice groups, and IT leadership to identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and operational efficiency.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to support innovation across the firm and align technology investments with business objectives.

• Lead enterprise-wide programs and initiatives related to Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, AI agents, automation services, and emerging workplace technologies.

• Manage multiple strategic projects and portfolios simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery within established timelines and priorities.

• Create and maintain system documentation, including platform standards, configuration records, governance materials, operational procedures, support resources, and knowledge articles to promote consistency, transparency, and long-term maintainability.

• Lead the firm's adoption and expansion of Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI agents, automation solutions, and related technologies.

• Provide strategic oversight for Microsoft 365 collaboration services and partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure platform reliability, scalability, security, governance, and service excellence.

• Lead organizational change management, communications, training, and adoption programs supporting digital workplace and AI initiatives.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, attorneys, administrative departments, and technology teams regarding collaboration and AI initiatives.

• Manage relationships with Microsoft, consulting partners, software vendors, and service providers.

• Partner with Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Information Governance, and Records teams to ensure secure and compliant solutions.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, licensing strategy, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 7+ years of experience leading enterprise technology programs, digital workplace initiatives, or collaboration platforms.

• Experience managing Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, Copilot, or AI-related initiatives.

• Experience leading cross-functional technology and business transformation projects.

• Experience managing vendors, consulting partners, and strategic technology relationships.

• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, governance, compliance, and AI-enabled business processes.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.

• PMP, PgMP, Agile, Scrum, Prosci, Microsoft 365, Copilot, or Power Platform certifications required.

Qualifications

• Professional services or law firm experience preferred.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Strong analytical and data-driven approach.

• Experience with Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, Copilot, and AI tools.

Benefits

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled. On a Typical Day You Will...

Pay

The annualized salary range for this position varies by location:

• Washington: $151,000 to $168,000

• Los Angeles: $141,000 to $165,000

• New York: $153,000 to $178,000

• District of Columbia: $141,000 to $159,000

Schedule

This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices.