IT Director of Applications
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Job Summary
We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.
This position is based in the Firms global operations center in Tampa FL.
General Description:
We are seeking an IT Director of Applications to join our team. The Applications Director leads the enterprise-wide strategy delivery and operation of business applications across the firm. The role ensures applications are secure scalable and standardized aligning with portfolio parameters Enterprise Architecture (EA) and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This includes overseeing Tier 2 support agile delivery and innovation to meet increasing demand including AI and automation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:
- Define and execute the enterprise applications strategy and roadmap promoting standardized package-based solutions and reducing bespoke developments.
- Align application delivery with EA CISO and IT governance ensuring compliance security and architectural consistency.
- Own end-to-end application delivery and maintenance including architecture design build test and implementation within portfolio constraints.
- Implement agile development methodologies to respond rapidly to business and AI-driven requirements.
- Manage day-to-day operations and Tier 3 support ensuring service levels performance and continuous improvement.
- Build and lead a high-performing applications team leveraging internal and third-party resources.
- Manage vendor relationships budgets and resource allocation to ensure delivery and operational excellence.
- Maintain a metrics-driven performance framework covering delivery resource utilization cost and agile velocity.
- Build trusted relationships with partners business leaders and functional heads translating business needs into application solutions. Influence and communicate effectively across the firm to support adoption and change.
- Expected to maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and full attention to and engagement in work activities on behalf of the firm during business hours unless otherwise approved or required by applicable law.
- Special projects and duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Knowledge of or ability to learn Microsoft Office Suite or Microsoft 365.
- Strong business analysis project/portfolio management and vendor management skills.
- Financial and commercial acumen.
- Excellent communication problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills. Strategic enterprise-focused thinker with a strong customer orientation.
- Confident in challenging assumptions and driving clarity.
- Autonomous organized and outcome oriented.
- Builds credibility through accountability trust and consistent delivery.
- Able to influence motivate and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Leads with positive intent and fosters a collaborative high-performing team culture.
Required Qualifications & Education:
- Bachelors degree
- 8 years of progressive experience managing and leading diverse teams and a willingness to jump in when needed.
- Extensive experience leadingenterprise-wide applications portfoliosin complex regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of core business systems (practice management finance HR DMS CRM).
- Proven experience inlarge-scale delivery agile transformation and systems integration.
- Experience managingTier 3 support operational performance and service delivery.
- Knowledge ofsecurity compliance and enterprise architectureframeworks.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.
Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.
Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs) dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off including paid leave for new parents.
Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related conditions transgender status and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.
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About Company
Holland & Knight is a law firm that provides representation in litigation, business, real estate, governmental and healthcare law with nearly 2,000 attorneys practicing in more than 250 areas of law.
