CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Company: DaVita Inc.
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking to hire a Chief
Information Officer (CIO) who would be a leader and oversee the
day-to-day technology operations in our US offices. This support
would include: information security, cloud and on-premise
infrastructure, end-user software and hardware support, and mobile
device management. The CIO works closely with attorneys and staff
to assess current technology needs, incorporating input and
recommendations concerning changes to the legal landscapes,
assuring a forward-thinking approach to IT services. The CIO also
is an integral part of the firm's executive staff and collaborates
routinely with other senior staff (e.g., Chief Knowledge Officer
(CKO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), etc.) to integrate, align and
support firm technology priorities.TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY &
DELIVERY
- Embrace the current IT vision and initiatives in progress and
strategically expand upon them.
- Establish a comprehensive technology strategy and roadmap for
the organization that is audience-friendly, supports growth and
scale, and aligns with the firm's strategic plan.
- Develop and implement IT department goals, objectives,
milestones, and operating procedures through the coordination of
budget, time and personnel. Ensure all IT functions are enabling
the business while supporting a unified integrated platform.
- Define and communicate corporate plans, policies, and standards
for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT
systems.
- Transition the IT department from a cost center to a profit
center, always enabling and enhancing the business, ensuring
clients, lawyers, and other stakeholders believe Womble Bond
Dickinson to be an effective firm to work with.
- Collaborate with firm leadership and key practice leaders to
determine how high-quality data and technology can support
top-level practice goals, and then accomplish those stated
goals.BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP & ENABLEMENT
- Possess a broad business perspective in order to see
considerations in the context of business outcomes and
consequences. Align the IT strategy with the overall business
objectives of the firm.
- Ensure the IT team maintains a customer (internal and external)
focus and orientation.
- Be engaged, discerning voice in all meetings to effectively and
confidently communicate how the technology function is supporting
the business strategy to achieve key metrics and outcomes.
- Grow the firm's bottom line through top line improvement as
well as evaluation and reduction of overall corporate and cost
structure.
- Establish and maintain regular written and in-person
communications with the firm's management board, practice leaders,
and end users regarding pertinent IT projects and activities.
- Create and encourage alignment to an enterprise roadmap and
value-based business.FUNCTIONAL OPTIMIZATION & TALENT MANAGEMENT
- Lead continuous assessment and improvement efforts of core
business processes, systems, and tools to support attorney
productivity and efficiency, intelligent automation, accuracy and
knowledge sharing. Ensuring the cost structure of systems and tools
aligns with expected returns on assets.
- Maintain day-to-day operations of technology solutions and
services in order to achieve maximum operational uptime.
- Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective
investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources,
ultimately curating a highly relevant and well-integrated tech
stack.INNOVATION & RISK MANAGEMENT
- Ensure the security posture of the firm maximizes the
prevention of security breaches and protection of firm and client
data. Lead the effort to obtain and maintain ISO 27001
certification to validate the strength of the security
program.
- Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive
enterprise information security and IT risk management program.
Implement guardrails for incubating, testing, and/or adopting new
technology while protecting the core business and client
data.ORGANIZATIONAL THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
- Maintain consistent communication at all levels of the
organization; ensure that firm management is informed of progress
on the IT roadmap, ensure the IT team is aware of the strategy and
vision of the organization, and communication across the
organization about processes, procedures, strategies, and important
IT initiatives so the IT team is viable, transparent, and organized
in its approach to organizational leadership and business
enablement.
- Understand the issues that impact lawyers and offer useful,
educational advice driven by these issues.
- Listen well at all levels of the organization; ensure
communication is a key priority for organizational initiatives and
alignment throughout the IT organization.REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related
field.
- Advanced degree, such as MBA in management information systems
or related field is preferred.
- 10+ years of experience leading, managing and directing
technology teams.
- Security Certifications, such as CISM, or CISSP, are preferred
but not required.
- Extensive IT experience in the professional services and/or
legal industry.
- Experience leading and managing information security for a
large, distributed enterprise.
- Proven capability in managing large scale, firm-wide technology
projects centered on business and client enablement.
- Relatable communicator with proven ability to present technical
ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
- Experience in developing and executing firm level information
technology strategic plans.
- Strong leadership qualities and characteristics in the areas of
critical thinking, cross functional collaboration, communication,
and competency development.
- Ability to assess solution architecture and design & know where
repairs are needed.
- Strong IT and management skills: traditional system development
(agile, scrum, and waterfall method), service-oriented architecture
framework experience, business value approach and quality
assurance.COMPENSATIONThe national average salary range for this
role is $296,600-$400,000. Starting salary will be determined based
on location, qualifications and experience.Qualified individuals
who are interested in applying for the Chief Information Officer
position may upload a resume and cover letter through our website.
We will not be accepting applications from staffing agencies. Thank
you.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and
Veteran Employer.
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