IT Solutions Delivery Lead
Sidley Austin LLP · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
HybridManagement$107k–$145k/yrFull-time
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 firm’s 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.
Required Education and/or Experience
- A Bachelor’s 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 solutions—whether 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
- A Master’s Degree
- Consulting experience
- Legal industry experience
- Professional services experience