Chief Information Officer

$296,600 - $296,600/Yr

Womble Bond Dickinson (Us) Llp - Winston-Salem, NC

Full-time - Executive

Winston-Salem, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead and oversee technology operations across its US offices. The CIO will manage information security, cloud and on-premise infrastructure, and end-user support while collaborating with senior staff to align IT services with the firm's strategic goals. This role requires a forward-thinking approach to technology, ensuring that IT functions support business objectives and enhance client experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day technology operations in US offices.
• Establish a comprehensive technology strategy and roadmap.
• Develop and implement IT department goals, objectives, and operating procedures.
• Define and communicate corporate plans, policies, and standards for IT systems.
• Transition the IT department from a cost center to a profit center.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to support top-level practice goals with technology.
• Maintain a customer-focused IT team and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Lead continuous assessment and improvement of core business processes and systems.
• Ensure maximum operational uptime of technology solutions and services.
• Develop and monitor a comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program.

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 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 managing information security for a large, distributed enterprise.
• Proven capability in managing large scale technology projects.
• Ability to present technical ideas in business-friendly language.
• Experience in developing and executing IT strategic plans.
• Strong leadership qualities in critical thinking and cross-functional collaboration.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the legal industry is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with agile, scrum, and waterfall methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.