PROJECT MANAGER/SCRUM MASTER

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. 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.

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
  • Cook up 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
• 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
• Improve Visibility & Efficiency
• Ensure all work is tracked and visible in one system, reducing “hidden” or ad hoc work
• 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

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Experience improving processes, workflows, or operational efficiency
• Experience working in environments with both project-based and support-driven work

Work Environment & 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.

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. We serve 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.