Mayer Brown – Assistant Director : M365 Product Management
Base pay range : $190,000 - $255,000 per year.
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential—while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Information Technology department in our Chicago office, as an Assistant Director : M365 Product Management.
The Assistant Director : M365 Product Management will lead the M365 Center of Excellence (CoE) within the Desktop Architecture and Design Group. The primary purpose of the M365 CoE is to ensure the alignment of design, security, use, and access standards within the Microsoft ecosystem, and to establish a unified, transparent approach to decisions regarding Microsoft platforms across the organization. The Assistant Director : M365 Product Management will work closely with the IT Leadership Group and other Microsoft product and service owners to ensure all decisions about Microsoft 365 solutions are consistent, secure, and collectively understood.
Responsibilities
- M365 Copilot : Administration, Agent Management & Deployment
- Microsoft Teams : Meetings, Events, Team Creation, App Deployment, Policy Management and creation
- SharePoint Online : Site Creation, Platform Administration including lifecycle management and policy creation and management
- Zoom & Webex Meetings
- Video Conference Devices
- Audio Visual planning and guidance
Essential Functions
Lead the M365 CoE to establish and maintain design, security, usage, and access standards across the Microsoft ecosystemDevelop and maintain the M365 product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with the firm’s overall technology objectives and governance policiesServe as the technical authority for M365 configurations, integrations, and architecture decisions, ensuring they adhere to firmwide standardsCollaborate with the IT Leadership Group and product owners of other Microsoft platforms to promote transparency and consistency in decision‑making across the Microsoft suiteCoordinate with security and compliance teams to enforce data protection, privacy, and governance requirements within M365 implementationsEvaluate and plan the implementation of new M365 features and updates, ensuring they align with established standards and firm prioritiesMaintain an up‑to‑date understanding of Microsoft’s roadmap and assess its implications for the firm’s technology strategyMonitor Microsoft’s release schedule and proactively manage the impact of upcoming changes (e.g., application retirements, protocol deprecations) on the organizationPerform other duties as assigned or required to meet firm goals and objectivesQualifications
Education & Training
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent experience consideredRelevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified : Enterprise Administrator Expert) preferredProfessional Experience
8+ years of experience managing or administering M365 environments, focusing on technical design, security, and governanceExperience collaborating with IT leadership and cross‑functional technical teams to drive alignment and standardsPerformance Traits
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendorsAbility to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the FirmAbility to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting prioritiesMust be a self‑starter with a high level of initiativeStrong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment (for exempt roles, when applicable)Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projectsMaintains confidentiality and exercises discretionExercises solid strategic thinking and problem‑solving skillsStrategic and architectural mindset, with the ability to design and maintain cohesive, secure Microsoft 365 solutionsStrong organizational and coordination skills for working with multiple product owners and technical stakeholdersExcellent communication skills to document and share decisions, standards, and guidelines transparentlyCommitment to fostering a collaborative, consistent, and secure Microsoft ecosystem across the organizationManagement Accountabilities
Manages processes for direct reports in regards to performance appraisals, annual compensation, goal setting and performance counsellingDemonstrated leadership and supervisory experienceOperational budget analysis and recommendationsConduces analysis of staffing levels and participation in the recruitment processAble to determine and implement change processes to improve workflow efficienciesProcess‑ and service‑oriented with strong leadership and project management skillsAble to set priorities and delegate in an efficient mannerPhysical Requirements
May require travel to other offices as neededThe typical pay scale for this position is between $190,000 and $255,000, although the actual wage or salary could be higher or lower if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at‑will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical / dental / vision / life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, backup childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and / or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Product Management and Marketing
Industry
Law Practice
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