Senior Systems Specialist, Business Development Platforms

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

• $140K — $160K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Marketing, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience with CRM and marketing platforms, preferably within a law firm or professional service.
  • Familiarity with InterAction, Intapp DealCloud, Salesforce, or similar CRM platforms.
  • Experience with business development tools like Litera Foundation Experience or Introhive.
  • Skilled in reporting tools like Power BI, advanced Excel, and basic SQL; Power Automate experience is advantageous.
  • Proven project management experience in technology implementations and change initiatives.
  • Familiar with AI-powered tools in marketing and business development contexts.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and optimize BD and marketing technology platforms, focusing on CRM systems like Interaction.
  • Translate business development goals into actionable technical requirements; implement using Agile methodologies.
  • Collaborate with vendors and IT to enhance systems, contribute to product roadmaps, and perform release testing.
  • Enforce data governance policies and standards across BD systems.
  • Manage integrations among various BD tools, linking CRM with web, HR, and marketing platforms.
  • Lead platform configuration, permissions, and workflow optimization for BD technology.
  • Develop analytics dashboards and reporting to provide insights to BD leadership.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Substantial discounts on health club memberships.
  • Hybrid work schedule with location in New York.
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW

We are seeking a technically strong Senior Systems Specialist, Business Development Platforms to support and enhance the firm's business development and marketing technology. As a member of the Information Technology (IT) department, the Senior Systems Specialist, Business Development Platforms will partner with Business Development (BD), IT, and external vendors to maintain and improve the firm's business development technology stack.

This individual will be the primary technical resource across core BD platforms, with a strong focus on legal CRM platforms and their connected systems, translating business needs into practical solutions, improving workflows, supporting users, and helping shape the firm's BD technology roadmap.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serves as the administrator and subject matter expert for BD and marketing technology platforms, with deep expertise in Interaction; administers and optimizes CRM systems, experience management, email/automation tools, and event platforms;
  • Translates BD objectives into technical requirements; drives work using Agile methodologies;
  • Partners with vendors, IT, and cross-functional teams to evaluate enhancements, participate in product roadmaps, and conduct release testing;
  • Enforces data standards, taxonomies, validation rules, and data governance policies across BD platforms;
  • Manages and troubleshoots integrations across the BD technology ecosystem-especially vendor integrations with tools such as: Vuture, Introhive, and CVent-connecting CRM, website, analytics, HR/finance systems, and marketing automation platforms;
  • Leads configuration, maintenance, permissions, integrations, workflow development, and platform optimization across the BD technology stack;
  • Develops reporting logic, dashboards, and analytics (Power BI or comparable tools); provides actionable insights to BD leadership;
  • Provides advanced support for platform setup, technical troubleshooting, and communications workflows;
  • Assists in producing training materials, onboarding guides, and user documentation; coaches BD professionals on effective platform usage;
  • Contributes to short- and long-term BD technology roadmaps; and
  • Performs additional duties, as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Marketing, or a related field required; equivalent experience will be considered;
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting CRM, marketing, business development, or other enterprise platforms, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment;
  • Experience administering and supporting CRM platforms; experience with InterAction, Intapp DealCloud, Salesforce, or similar platforms is preferred;
  • Experience supporting or working with business development technologies such as Litera Foundation Experience, Introhive, Vuture, or comparable tools is preferred;
  • Proficiency in reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI; advanced Excel skills, Basic SQL skills and experience with Power Automate are a plus;
  • Experience managing projects, including technology implementations, rollouts, and change management initiatives;
  • Familiarity with AI-powered tools or platforms (e.g., generative AI for content, AI-assisted CRM, or predictive analytics) and a forward-looking perspective on their application in BD and marketing contexts;
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver in deadline-driven environments;
  • Service-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and a collaborative approach to cross-functional work; and
  • Availability to work additional hours, as needed.

This position is located in our New York office, and currently has a hybrid work schedule, which is subject to change. The estimated salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and discretionary bonus(es), we offer a generous employee benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, medical, dental, vision care, 401(k) and substantial health club discounts.

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