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Kirkland & Ellis · 1 month ago

Senior Manager of IT Demand & Intake

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ years exp

Kirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm known for its commitment to legal excellence and innovation. The Senior Manager of IT Demand & Intake will lead the firm's intake process for technology requests, ensuring they are clearly defined and strategically aligned while collaborating with IT and business teams to support prioritization decisions.

Financial ServicesLaw EnforcementLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage Technology Intake by serving as the primary contact for new requests and ensuring submissions meet readiness standards

Facilitate Key Discussions to confirm objectives, scope, feasibility, timelines, and required resources

Assess Strategic Alignment by analyzing value, risk, cost, and dependencies, partnering with business and IT teams to clarify needs

Advance Requests Through the Lifecycle by maintaining accurate intake records and ensuring timely progression

Support Prioritization & Governance through request categorization, preparation for leadership review, and identification of overlaps or sequencing challenges

Analyze Resource & Budget Impacts with IT Finance and IT leaders to inform scheduling and funding decisions

Deliver Clear Reporting with forecasts, dashboards, and updates that support Firm-level planning and transparency

Guide Stakeholders by communicating decisions, setting expectations, and providing training on intake processes

Coordinate Cross-Functional Handoffs with Project Management, Vendor Management, and resource owners as work transitions into execution

Drive Process Improvements by refining workflows, templates, and governance standards to ensure consistency and efficiency

Qualification

IT project managementDemand managementPortfolio managementStakeholder facilitationAnalytical skillsStrategic alignmentCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPMP certificationAgile certificationCBAP certificationITIL Foundation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field (or equivalent)

8+ years in Information Technology (IT) project management, business analysis, portfolio management, or demand management

Background in a matrixed organization

Strong understanding of demand intake, portfolio prioritization, and strategic alignment

Ability to assess value, risk, cost, and dependencies

Skilled in leading discussions and influencing without direct authority

Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple requests and maintain accurate data

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation

or similar

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement

Personal support

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Company

Kirkland & Ellis

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Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm that offers a wide range of legal assistance in labor, government, and intellectual property litigation.

Founded in 1909

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.kirkland.com/

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