Director, Business IT Solutions - Sidley Austin LLP

Summary

The Director, Business IT Solutions is a transformative thought leader who is results-oriented. This role is pivotal in driving technology-enabled solutions to enhance operational efficiency across various business functions and legal practices. This person will lead a team to identify, design, and implement innovative solutions, leveraging Cloud, AI/ML technologies, and modern software development practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business functions and legal practice areas to understand and address their needs through technology
• Lead a team of Portfolio Managers/Senior Managers in gathering and defining requirements
• Lead the architecture, design, and development of the solutions to execute the vision and strategy, both for the business functions in scope and the legal practice areas
• Implement methodology to track performance of business solutions and monitor effectiveness in partnership with key stakeholders
• Drive digital innovation, adoption, and user experience initiatives
• Lead strategic transformation and digitization initiatives

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 Sidley.com/Benefits.

Target Salary Range

Qualifications

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 staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources). 

Education and/or Experience: 

Required:

• A minimum of 15 years in business and IT leadership, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in digital solutions development
• Bachelor’s degree and relevant certifications
• Ability to work with full stack application architects in at least one of the following enterprise stacks: .Net, Java or Node.js
• Deep understanding of relational database systems such as SQL Server or Oracle
• Familiarity with modern software development best practices such as containerized microservices and REST API
• Familiarity with cloud first development and DevOps techniques in at least one of the following leading cloud providers: Azure, AWS or GCP
• Proven ability to lead cross-enterprise work streams and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred:

• Experience working with globally dispersed teams and agile methodologies
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related disciplines
• Law firm or Professional services industry experience

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• 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

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer