Applications and Modern Work Director
Applications and Modern Work Director
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$ 325000 - 400000
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Job Description
Summary
The Applications and Modern Work Director is responsible for the effective operations reliability high performance resiliency and high availability of all enterprise applications for the firm. This role also oversees the continual improvement of the foundational technology portfolio and digital workplace initiatives. The Director will lead multiple projects and operational initiatives mentor and develop team members and ensure the delivery of quality applications and support.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Management:
- Provide leadership for Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Cloud platforms supporting core foundational technology including Messaging (Microsoft Exchange Online/Outlook) Remote access (Citrix and VPN) Desktop implementations Document management system (NetDocuments) and Desktop/Web Applications and their Integrations.
- Manage administration maintenance upgrade and support activities for applications in collaboration with the Senior Portfolio Manager IT Leadership team and the PMO.
Operational Excellence:
- Drive satisfaction by delivering quality applications and support with controlled and planned change management.
- Define and promote processes and procedures to improve the quality and stability of supported applications and user support.
- Oversee projects and requests led by team members ensuring high quality and timely deliverables.
Strategic Planning and Collaboration:
- Develop and maintain relationships with key administrative leaders and lawyers to confirm that the Operations & Support team is fulfilling their needs.
- Promote and prioritize user adoption and user experience of applications.
- Work with other IT leaders to prepare functional specifications design documents product evaluation and selection and deployment plans collaboratively.
- Effectively leverage vendors of hardware software and related services critical to the efficient operation of the team.
Digital Workplace Leadership:
- Create a culture of enablement to drive adoption and improve workforce digital dexterity.
- Develop a digital workplace strategy that reduces digital friction and improves the Digital Employee Experience (DEX).
- Deliver business-enabling technology by harmonizing devices applications and services.
Compliance and Governance:
- Ensure digital workplace services are compliant with company policies and relevant regulations and laws including privacy security ethics accessibility and sustainability.
- Establish disaster recovery and business continuity plans for digital workplace technologies.
- Maintain currency on emerging technologies and platforms guiding their assimilation integration and introduction to respond to business demands.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Salary Range To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources). Education and/or Experience: Required: Preferred: Other Skills and Abilities: The following will also be required of the successful candidate: Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-Hybrid #LI-KG1Qualifications
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