IT Solutions Delivery Lead

Reporting to the IT Solutions Delivery Manager the IT Solutions Delivery Lead is pivotal in planning designing communicating and executing high-impact IT initiatives that support firmwide transformation. These initiatives encompass core IT services such as Unified Communications Microsoft platforms Mobility Infrastructure & Hosting Marketing Financial and other business technology. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teamsincluding Product Management Architecture Engineering and Technical Operationsas well as firm leadership to ensure strategic alignment and execution. Based on project size and complexity the Lead may work independently or oversee a team of Delivery Analysts.

Partnering with the IT Project Manager the IT Solutions Delivery Lead oversees end-to-end initiative implementationfrom early planning and analysis through build testing launch and post-deployment support. This includes risk identification and mitigation documentation and issue triage. A key focus of the role is guiding technical and portfolio teams to research engineer implement and maintain delivery solution frameworks throughout each project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings broad technical and cross-functional expertise enabling them to quickly adapt to new technologies and deliver solutions that enhance operational efficiency and integration across the Firms technology ecosystem.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze complex problems and translate them into clear actionable goals and strategic plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build and support compelling business cases including analysis process documentation and action plans to ensure project success.
• Lead solution delivery by defining business requirements providing technical guidance creating actionable plans and executing seamless implementation paths.
• Work with leadership and stakeholders to prioritize work based on business impact and strategic alignment.
• Leverage a deep understanding of user experience particularly in a legal environment to identify and address unique technical challenges.
• Partner with operational teams and IT Solutions Delivery Analysts to ensure technology initiatives are closely aligned with business objectives.
• Engage with external vendors to resolve product inquiries conduct technology assessments and participate in design and architecture reviews.
• Proactively identify unknowns and potential blind spots in technical implementations.
• Emphasize user experience and the quality of solutions over speed of delivery.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends that support the firms long-term technology strategy.
• Manage pilot programs and firmwide rollouts of new technologies ensuring readiness and effectiveness.
• Advise on project management implications throughout the initiative lifecycle including strategy development readiness assessment training and communication planning.
• Communicate technical and business concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences across various levels of the organization.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• A Bachelors degree
• A minimum of 7 years of experience leading complex high-impact cross-functional technology implementations.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in project management business analysis leadership or implementation leadership for enterprise-level technology initiatives.
• Experience delivering large-scale high-user-impact solutionswhether in software infrastructure or hybrid implementations.
• A proven track record of contributing to the improvement of processes methodologies and delivery frameworks.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with project management principles tools and methodologies (e.g. Smartsheet Asana Microsoft Project).
• Demonstrated strategic and creative problem-solving abilities including the design of efficient systems performance metrics and decision-making tools.
• Exceptional collaboration and influencing capabilities
• Experience preparing and delivering executive-level presentations.

Preferred:

• Masters Degree
• Consulting experience
• Legal industry experience
• Professional services experience

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is:

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. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above 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).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.