Chicago - Senior Manager, 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 Senior Manager of Enterprise Applications is responsible for the maintenance and continual improvement of the firm's financial and HR applications, meeting the evolving needs of the finance and HR functions of the firm with best-in-class business applications and platforms. The Senior Manager is responsible for the performance of their specialized applications team, contracted staff, and vendors, ensuring excellence in service and project delivery.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• As directed by the Director of Enterprise Applications, the Senior Manager will ensure the firm's financial and HR applications are supporting, automating and improving the business processes of the firm's finance and HR departments and their customers.
• Lead a team of staff, consultants and vendors in their support of the application lifecycle, ensuring resources and work assignments are meeting firm needs for both routine activities and project work.
• Provide team members with professional goals, coaching, feedback, opportunities for training and development and performance appraisals.
• Validate solution designs and configurations presented by staff, consultants and vendors to ensure they are best-in-class and compliant with all technology performance and security requirements.
• Ensure all application administration, maintenance, change management, support processes and knowledge sharing are aligned with firm policies and protocols and are prioritized in accordance with business needs and impact.
• Contribute ideas for improvements to these processes and fully participate in change and transformation efforts, in particular the advancement of cross-functional collaboration and cohesion.

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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

Illinois based applicants only : The target annual salary range for this role is currently $183,000 - $213,000 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. New York based applicants only : The target annual salary range for this role is currently $205,000 - $240,000 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. Washington, DC based applicants only : The target annual salary range for this role is currently $195,000 - $228,000 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.

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