Chicago - Director, Enterprise Applications

ABOUT US

For Business Professionals, Winston & Strawn presents an exciting opportunity to be a part of a leading global law firm. With our commitment to excellence, diversity, a collaborative work environment, and an emphasis on professional growth, Winston offers a platform for individuals seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Winston is known for its collaborative and collegial culture. We believe teamwork is an essential component in providing high-quality legal services and we value the talents and skills of our entire business professional team.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Director, Enterprise Applications is a leadership role that oversees the strategy, implementation, and optimization of the firm's enterprise applications and platforms that support operational functions including HR, Finance, Marketing, and other business units. The Director, Enterprise Applications, ensures alignment of application and platform initiatives with firmwide goals to enhance operational efficiency, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Define and execute enterprise application and platform strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify technology needs and opportunities.
• Co-sponsor, in partnership with business department leaders, the implementation and upgrade projects for HR, Finance, Marketing, and other enterprise departments.
• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on enterprise technology investments.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new enterprise solutions.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards.
• Build and lead a high-performing applications team; build product management skills and expertise across the team.
• Oversee application lifecycle management including evaluation, selection, deployment, and support.
• Collaborate closely with the user adoption function to support training, change management, and stakeholder engagement for enterprise applications
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Manage budgets and assess ROI of enterprise application initiatives.

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BENEFITS

Winston offers comprehensive benefits that provide a full spectrum of coverage and support for our full-time employees and their families. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here .

SALARY

The target annual salary range for this role is currently $250,000 - $300,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data and internal equity. Total compensation includes a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, yearly retirement contribution, and may include an annual discretionary merit bonus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences . #LI-DC2