Manager of Enterprise Applications

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The Manager of Enterprise Applications is an integral part of Latham’s Technology team. This role will be responsible for leading the team that control the deployment and maintenance of diverse applications in use at the firm, while organizing, assigning, delegating, and coordinating the work of the staff to ensure department objectives are met timely and accurately, as well as generating a formal performance evaluation for departmental employees. This role will be located in either our Manchester office or our Global Services Office, situated in downtown LA. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Making recommendations to the Senior Manager of Enterprise Applications with regards to selecting, coaching, counseling, and disciplining departmental employees; making recommendations with respect to employee performance
• Acting as the lead resource for technology questions, issues, upgrades, and installations for the firm
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise applications systems; examples include but are not limited to, Document Management, Client Relationship Management, and Intake and Risk systems
• Developing and deploying software fixes, security patches, and feature updates to maintain a secure and stable environment
• Drafting communications announcing software upgrades, application fixes, deployment of security patches, and other notifications to Technology Managers, support staff, and firm personnel in all offices

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess strong knowledge of and proficiency in multi-tier enterprise application platforms, PC applications and remote communication methodologies
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills needed to troubleshoot a variety of symptoms, diagnose problems, and test, recommend, and implement solutions to technology problems
• Possess the ability to use database software, spreadsheet, and word processing software and equipment to complete analysis and report

And have:

• A minimum of 5 (five) years of experience of working in the Information Technology profession and experience directly or indirectly supporting enterprise software
• Strong communication and team management skills
• Exposure to a law firm, or other professional services, environment

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

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