IT Director of Applications
IT Director of Applications
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$ 194020 - 308681
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Fish & Richardson the premier global intellectual property law firm is trusted by the worlds most innovative and influential companies. Fish was established in 1878 and now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S. Europe and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture which values the diversity of people experiences and perspectives. Join Fishsteam in our fastpaced Information Technology Department as an IT Director of Applications.
How Will You Make a Difference
- Work with the CIO in the development and budgeting of application operations. Key aspects of this role include process improvement project coordination planning and along with strategy and roadmaps.
- Consistent with the Firms Strategic Technology Plans assist in the selection development and implementation of firm applications including maintaining liaison relationships with functional user groups.
- Manage the firms IT application support team which is responsible for the daytoday operational support of the firms 3rd party vendor application portfolio and ensure these applications meet the firms operational and performance requirements. This could include contractor and/or vendor support resources.
- Lead the strategic planning recommendations and project management for the selection testing implementation and monitoring of ethical AI systems ensuring compliance with regulations and firm policies.
- Collaborate with department leadership on the testing of new and/or updated custom applications and ensure the necessary downstream adjustments are successfully implemented.
- Actively participate in the firms disaster recovery planning and assurance programs. This includes but is not limited to policy development application redundancy implementation testing and documentation.
- Oversee the development of guidelines processes best practices and standard operating procedures for applications and electronic data support systems.
- Coordinate with other IT management operations departments and practice groups as needed for implementation of projects and application software and hardware upgrades.
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor and perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firms attorneys management and employees; efficient and effective departmental operations; and an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.
What Will You Bring to the Table
- Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts Business or Information Technology. Advanced degree preferred.
- 10 years of experience in an applications support and/or IT management role.
- 10 years experience managing staff with a proven ability to lead people and achieve results.
- 10 years law firm operations experience with indepth law firm application knowledge including but not limited to: accounting/finance document management practice management docketing SQL reporting and Microsoft O365 applications.
- Demonstrated applications/software troubleshooting capabilities.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to maintain effective firmwide relationships with partners attorneys clients and staff in person and via telephone. Ability to maintain relationships and provide service firm wide.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills with both technical and nontechnical personnel and excellent platform speaking skills.
- Proven ability to lead coach develop and contribute to quality team relationships and foster a teamoriented environment.
- Project management expertise to design direct and implement best practices and processes that minimize risk and maximize opportunities for the firm and its clients through the efficient and costeffective processing of work.
- Demonstrated leadership skills including critical thinking risktaking and creativity.
- Possess the managerial skills necessary in order to interact and communicate with team members provide instruction and direction determine work priorities and coordinate the activities of a team. Ability to manage team members in various positions and geographic locations.
- Strong goalsetting and strategic planning skills to support the evolution of practice technologies; aptitude for continuous improvement.
- Ability to commute to the office on occasion as needed for meetings/collaboration.
Why Fish
When you join our team we offer:
- Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities along with a rich benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental coverage generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement
- Awardwinning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution
- A familyfriendly atmosphere with backup child care as well as health and wellness initiatives
- A positive culture awarded an Outstanding Workplace designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
- Our pay range for this position in Minneapolis is $194020$308681 per year
Our Commitment to Diversity
As a firm that serves the worlds greatest visionaries we know that creativity and innovation are the result of seeing the world from multiple different perspectives. Having a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients sustains our standing as a premier IP law firm and strengthens the fabric of our firm.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
