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DLA Piper LLP (US) Information Governance Program Execution Sr Specialist in Seattle, Washington
Summary The Information Governance Program Execution Senior Specialist, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm's strategic initiatives, plays a critical role in executing and scaling the firm's Information Governance (IG) strategy. This role brings structure, visibility, and operational discipline to IG initiatives by coordinating work across all IG pillar areas, managing intake and prioritization, and enabling consistent execution through documentation, tracking, and workflow optimization. This position supports IG leadership by owning the day-to-day operational mechanics of the IG program. Location This position can sit in our Baltimore, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Northern Virginia, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Short Hills, Washington DC, or Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities Serve as the central operational coordinator for the Information Governance program, supporting execution across all IG pillar areas. Functions as the project leader responsible managing intake, prioritization, and capacity planning processes to ensure predictable and transparent IG execution workflows. Identify opportunities to improve IG workflows, processes, and use of technology to increase efficiency and scalability. Develop, document and revise IG standards, procedures, and processes where appropriate; ensuring they are kept up-to-date and are reviewed by appropriate parties. Establish and maintain program documentation, including SOPs, runbooks, process maps, and integrated IG workplans. Design, implement, and maintain tracking, reporting, and dashboarding solutions that provide visibility into IG workstreams, progress, and dependencies. Coordinate cross-functionally with Security, IT, Knowledge Management, OGC, Compliance, and firm project managers to ensure aligned execution of IG-related initiatives. Support IG-related projects by documenting, executing, and tracking electronic data processing requests through ticketing and project tracking systems. Assist with data management, remediation, and operational improvement initiatives as needed. Other duties as assigned. Desired Skills Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to translate complex information into structured, actionable plans, including comprehending, and communicating information. Must have the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion, evaluate the work of others to ensure compliance and accuracy, and define problems/issues while using a logical approach to develop and implement solutions. Ability to perceive and analyze complex problems and a capacity to make or recommend sound decisions, as well as confidence and discipline to work independently and provide concise and specific recommendations to senior managers. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively deliver project status updates, milestones, deliverables, etc. Ability to understand and analyze a variety of data/information and formulate into a workable project plan. Strong interpersonal skills required to interact regularly with staff, management, and attorneys of the Firm. Must be able to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently. Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED. Preferred Education Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Records Management or related field; can have a combination of education and relevant professional experience. Certificates Pr