Location: Open to all Harris Beach Murtha offices (Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Long Island (Uniondale), NYC, Rochester, Syracuse and White Plains, NY; Boston, MA; Bantam, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, CT) for a hybrid opportunity.
Do you have experience leading enterprise applications in a fast-paced professional services environment? Are you excited about the opportunity to join an innovative, growing law firm that has been successful for more than 165 years?Harris Beach Murtha is looking for a Director of IT Enterprise Systems to lead the strategy, management, and optimization of the firm's core business systems. You will THRIVE in this role if you have:- 5+ years of experience in IT management in a law firm or professional services environment (required)
- 3+ years of experience in both data and business analysis (preferred)
- A bachelor's degree in information technology or related field (preferred)
- Strong SQL Server skills, including writing and optimizing complex queries, troubleshooting data issues, supporting integrations, developing reports, and working with data warehouse structures and reporting datasets
The Director of IT Enterprise Systems will ensure that enterprise platforms are stable, integrated, and aligned with firm operations, while driving continuous improvements in efficiency, usability, and data quality. Do you have the DRIVE and DESIRE to:- Lead the architecture, integration, and support of core platforms including document management, financial systems, timekeeping, intake/conflicts, and docketing systems
- Ensure reliable data integration across systems and platforms
- Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of system issues
- Manage major initiatives including upgrades, migrations, and new system implementations
- Improve data quality, reporting, and automation opportunities
- Ensure systems meet firm security and compliance requirements
- Serve as primary liaison with application vendors and stakeholders
- Provide efficient and continuous improvement
- Streamline workflows and reduce redundant processes
- Implement automation and AI where appropriate
- Rationalize overlapping systems to reduce complexity
- Improve system usability and adoption
- Enhance reporting to support data-driven decisions
- Occasionally travel
Harris Beach Murtha recognizes everyone has a right to be included. You will be successful in your career at the firm if you:- Exhibit the ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines, and provide solutions in a fast-paced office setting
- Believe in the firm's core values: collaboration, inclusion, ingenuity, respect, integrity, and commitment
- Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm
- Are comfortable working in the office on a hybrid schedule
- Have the flexibility to work varying hours each week (including some nights)
Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at to inquire about potential collaboration for this position. Salary information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position, geographic locations and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Director of IT Enterprise Systems is 40 hours per week. Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester and Syracuse, NY: $120-$180KNYC, Uniondale, and White Plains, NY: $150-$200K#LI-Hybrid
