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Boies Schiller Flexner LLP · 13 hours ago

Director-Associate Director-Manager of Application

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

8+ years exp

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP is seeking a Director of Applications to be a key member of their senior Information Systems management team. This role is responsible for the strategy, delivery, and reliability of the Firm’s enterprise applications and data integrations, leading modernization efforts and ensuring high-performing systems for client service.

AdviceConsultingLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Participate in the Firm’s strategic planning process for Information Systems; maintain a multi-year roadmap for enterprise applications, data integrations, analytics, and cloud platforms

Establish operational procedures to (a) ensure high performance and ongoing stability of all systems; (b) leverage the Firm’s data centers and cloud platforms to ensure high availability and minimal downtime; and (c) maximize efficiencies in IS operations

Build, Lead and mentor the Enterprise Applications team responsible for design, implementation, integration, upgrades, and support of the Firm’s applications portfolio

Serve as product owner for key platforms (e.g., DMS, Finance/Time & Billing, HR, Conflicts/Intake, Collaboration, Workflow)

Drive application modernization—evaluate, select, and migrate appropriate systems to SaaS/cloud; retire technical debt; and implement best practices for configuration, testing, and change management (ITIL-aligned)

Own application lifecycle management: requirements, evaluation, proof-of-concept, implementation, documentation, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement

Hands-on design and delivery of integrations and automation using tools such as, Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate/Power Apps), Azure Logic Apps, and REST/SOAP APIs

Hands-on data management including SQL, ETL/ELT (SSIS/Azure Data Factory), and report/dashboard development (SSRS/Power BI) with attention to data quality, governance, and security

Oversee incident/problem/change management, root-cause analysis, and major incident response; establish SLAs/OLAs and KPIs for service delivery and reliability

Collaborate with business stakeholders and practice groups to understand needs, prioritize backlogs, and lead change management and user adoption initiatives (training, communications, champions)

Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements, partner with Director of Infrastructure and Security on access controls, audit, and application hardening

Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and business cases; track ROI and total cost of ownership (TCO) for application investments

Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team; deliver performance evaluations and professional development plans; cultivate a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Application ModernizationCloud AdoptionData ManagementIntegration & AutomationDocument ManagementFinance ManagementCollaboration PlatformsHRIS/ERP/CRMData Reporting & AnalyticsIT Service ManagementSecurity & ComplianceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamwork

Required

A minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in enterprise applications within a professional services or law firm environment, including 5+ years leading teams

Hands-on expertise across several of the following is strongly preferred: Document Management: iManage Work (on-prem or Cloud) or NetDocuments; metadata, security models, workspace design, and integrations

Finance/Practice Management & Timekeeping: Elite 3E, Intapp Time, iTimekeep; billing workflows, rates, and integrations to DMS/records

New Business Intake/Conflicts & Workflow: Intapp Open/Conflicts, Walls, Terms; policy design and integration with HR/Finance/DMS

Collaboration & Knowledge Platforms: Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint Online/OneDrive, site architecture, governance, and lifecycle

HRIS/ERP/CRM: ADP, Workday, Dynamics 365, viDesktop/vEval/viLMS/viRecruit (or similar)

Integration & Automation: Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate/Power Apps, web services (REST/SOAP), SSO/SAML/OIDC

Data, Reporting & Analytics: Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, SSIS/SSRS/SSAS, Azure Data Factory, and Power BI; data modeling and governance

IT Service Management: Experience working within ITIL-based incident, problem, and change processes and CAB participation

Security & Compliance: Role-based access, data classification, ethical walls, DLP, audit logging, and privacy considerations

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., Intapp, iManage/NetDocuments, Microsoft/Azure, ITIL) are a plus

Attributes expected of all candidates include responsibility, honesty, reliability, initiative, patience, attention to detail, determination, pride in one's work, and a desire to learn

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with Firm personnel at all levels and external partners

Ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver both operational and project-based assignments on time in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with executive presence and stakeholder management skills

Company

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP

A firm of internationally recognized trial lawyers, crisis managers, and strategic advisors known for our creative, aggressive, and efficient pursuit of success for our clients.

Founded in 1997

Armonk, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.bsfllp.com

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