Overview:
Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Temporary Digital Program Manager. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices and consideration given for 100% remote US locations working east coast hours.
We are seeking an experienced, delivery-focused Digital Program Manager to lead a high-visibility, cross-firm digital modernization initiative over the next 12+ months.
This role is accountable for end-to-end execution across a complex, multi-workstream program modernizing our web platforms. You will translate strategic vision into structured plans, drive cross-functional alignment, manage risk proactively, and ensure initiatives move from concept through launch and iteration.
Acting as the internal digital program lead, you will partner closely with the Digital Solutions Director, senior stakeholders, technology teams, content and data leads, and external strategic vendors. This role requires a balance of strategic perspective and hands-on program execution, along with strong executive communication and governance discipline.
What Success Looks Like:
- Program governance framework established and adopted across workstreams
- Clear executive reporting cadence with no “surprise” escalations
- Cross-functional dependencies actively managed and resolved
- Major platform milestones delivered on schedule and within agreed scope
- Stakeholders aligned on priorities, tradeoffs, and sequencing
- Web modernization initiative launched with measurable delivery outcomes
Responsibilities:
Program Delivery & Accountability
- Own end-to-end delivery of a complex digital program spanning technology, UX/design, content, data, and vendor partners.
- Translate strategy into structured execution plans with clear milestones, ownership, and sequencing.
- Manage scope, timelines, interdependencies, risks, and tradeoffs proactively.
- Surface decision points early and drive timely resolution.
- Maintain forward progress in dynamic and evolving environments.
Governance & Execution Discipline
- Establish and maintain program operating rhythms, governance models, and decision frameworks.
- Develop and manage RAID logs, dependency trackers, integrated roadmaps, and delivery plans.
- Ensure documentation discipline and a clear single source of truth.
- Create executive-ready dashboards and structured reporting.
- Frame options with implications and recommendations to support decision clarity.
Executive & Stakeholder Alignment
- Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation strategies clearly and concisely.
- Facilitate alignment across senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Lead structured discussions around scope, risk, prioritization, and tradeoffs.
- Act as a trusted escalation point and problem solver across teams.
Digital Platform Delivery
- Lead delivery of web and digital platform initiatives, including CMS or enterprise platform implementations.
- Coordinate internal technology teams, UX/design, content owners, data teams, and external vendors.
- Guide initiatives from discovery and planning through build, launch, and iterative improvement.
- Anticipate cross-functional dependencies and manage sequencing and handoffs.
Team Enablement
- Lead high-impact working sessions that drive clarity and decisions.
- Synthesize complex discussions into clear actions, owners, and timelines.
- Contribute hands-on where needed to maintain delivery momentum and program clarity.
Qualifications:
Required Experience & Skills
- 3 – 7+ years of experience in program management, digital delivery, or complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Demonstrated ownership of multi-workstream web, portal, or platform programs.
- Experience establishing governance frameworks and managing delivery risk in enterprise environments.
- Experience working directly with senior stakeholders and external vendors.
- Familiarity with modern CMS or digital platform implementations (e.g., replatforming, content migration, UX redesign, or headless architectures).
- Strong understanding of program management methodologies (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall).
- Fluency with collaboration and delivery tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, Jira, Miro, SharePoint).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-facing reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining structured execution.
Who You Are
- A high-ownership program leader who sees initiatives through to completion.
- Structured and organized, with the ability to adapt when conditions evolve.
- Comfortable operating between strategy and execution.
- Skilled at building trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders.
- Clear and concise communicator who can simplify complexity.
- Calm and resilient in ambiguous or fast-moving environments.
- Motivated by delivering measurable outcomes and meaningful digital impact.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required; fields such as business, technology, communications, or related disciplines preferred.
Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected salary for this position is:
- New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco $75.00 per hour
- Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle $75.00 per hour
- All Other US Locations $75.00 hour
This is a short-term, temporary position. Our temporary team members are eligible for paid sick leave where required by location.
This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.
How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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