Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP · 2 hours ago
Senior Manager, IT Communications
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $215K/yr
6+ years expSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Senior Manager of IT Communications to lead the firm's efforts in planning and communicating technology changes. This role involves developing change strategies, managing the IT Communications team, and ensuring user readiness for new systems and processes.
Law Practice
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead change and adoption planning for firmwide IT projects and technology rollouts
Define and maintain consistent change management methods, tools, and templates to support IT-driven initiatives and user adoption
Identify user impact, stakeholder groups, and the right adoption approach for each initiative
Manage the IT Communications team, setting priorities and supporting their professional development
Direct the IT Communications team to plan, review, and deliver user-focused messaging for IT initiatives
Partner with IT Training to coordinate learning resources and support user readiness
Develop and manage integrated change and adoption plans, including communications, training, and stakeholder engagement
Align change activities with project timelines and IT delivery processes
Gather business feedback and adjust messaging or support plans as needed
Monitor adoption outcomes and share insights to improve future rollouts
Help build and maintain templates, processes, and standards for repeatable change execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Information Systems, or a related field
Experience leading user-facing change for IT initiatives such as application rollouts, upgrades, or system/process changes
Strong understanding of how users adopt and adapt to new technology in a business setting
Proven ability to manage internal communications for technology initiatives, including supervising communications professionals
Working knowledge of training strategies and how they support user adoption
Skilled at working across technical and business teams, including project managers, developers, trainers, and stakeholders
Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills
Comfortable managing multiple projects and shifting priorities
6–8 years of experience in IT change management, user adoption, internal communications, or training
Preferred
Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR)
Company
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kelly Stevens
Chief Operating Officer
Alan Turner
Partner
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