Assistant Director: Digital Workplace and Productivity Platforms

Job description

We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm's client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Information Technology department in our Chicago office as an Assistant Director: Digital Workplace and Productivity Platforms.

The Assistant Director: Digital Workplace and Productivity Platforms is a senior technology leader responsible for the strategy, transformation, engineering, and lifecycle management of the Firm's end-user computing, desktop applications, endpoint platforms, and digital workplace services globally. This role will lead the ongoing transformation of the Firm's desktop technology and end-user services to cloud-based, automated, and agile operating models, partnering closely with Infrastructure, Security, Data, Platforms, and Support leadership to deliver secure, stable, and modern user experiences at scale. The role is accountable for building a high-performing organization, driving measurable service improvement, and ensuring the Firm's user-facing technology estate evolves in line with business needs and enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Digital Workplace Strategy & Transformation

Define and execute a global digital workplace and desktop applications strategy aligned with Firm priorities, enterprise architecture, and user needsLead the continued transformation of end-user computing, application delivery, and workplace services toward cloud-based, automated, and agile operating modelsEstablish roadmaps, priorities, governance, and success measures for strategic initiatives across endpoint, desktop applications, workplace experience, and service modernizationEndpoint, Application & Cloud Engineering

Own the global endpoint environment, including Windows endpoints, mobile platforms, endpoint lifecycle standards, and enterprise desktop application deliveryOversee modern endpoint management capabilities, including Intune, device management, software deployment, and lifecycle automationLead virtual workspace and cloud-based end-user computing platforms, including Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and related Microsoft technologies, as appropriateCross-Functional Technology Leadership

Partner closely with Infrastructure, Security, Data, Platforms, Service Management, and Support leaders to define and deliver an integrated end-user technology roadmapEnsure user-facing technologies are aligned to enterprise standards for architecture, security, observability, automation, supportability, and resilienceAct as a senior stakeholder and collaborator on cross-functional initiatives that impact endpoint, identity, access, productivity, application delivery, and workplace experienceAutomation, AI & Service Improvement

Drive automation-first service design and support models to improve stability, reduce manual effort, and increase operational efficiencyIdentify and implement practical AI-enabled and data-driven capabilities that enhance IT operations, user productivity, support quality, and service insightIntroduce proactive monitoring, predictive analytics, and continuous improvement practices to reduce recurring issues and improve service outcomesSecurity, Risk & Compliance

Embed security-by-design principles into endpoint, desktop application, and digital workplace services in partnership with Security leadershipEnsure services meet Firm requirements for compliance, endpoint protection, patching, configuration standards, and secure accessSupport the maturation of Zero Trust-aligned controls and secure operational practices across the user technology estateDigital Employee Experience & Service Quality

Measure and improve digital employee experience across devices, applications, and workplace services using meaningful operational and experience-based metricsOwn service quality, resilience, and continuous improvement for digital workplace and desktop application servicesDrive root-cause reduction, standardization, self-service, and automation to improve stability and reduce service frictionLeadership & Organizational Development

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global team, including managers and technical professionals, with clear accountability for performance and outcomesBuild organizational capability in modern endpoint management, cloud services, automation, agile delivery, and service excellenceCreate strong operating rhythms, role clarity, and cross-team collaboration to support delivery at scaleVendor, Financial & Portfolio Management

Manage vendors, contracts, licensing, and budgets across the digital workplace, endpoint, and desktop application portfolioOptimize spend, commercial performance, and service value while maintaining resilience and user experienceProvide leadership visibility into priorities, risks, service performance, roadmap progress, and investment needsQualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

Education/Training/Certifications:

Professional Experience:

10+ years of progressive IT experience across end-user computing, digital workplace, desktop engineering, productivity platforms, or related enterprise technology domainsSignificant people leadership experience, including leading managers and technical teams in a global, multi-location environmentDemonstrated experience leading large-scale transformation of desktop, endpoint, and workplace technologies toward cloud-based, automated, and service-oriented operating modelsProven experience partnering across infrastructure, security, platform, support, and architecture teams to deliver integrated technology solutionsExperience operating in a complex, high-expectation professional services environment preferredTechnical Skills:

Deep understanding of enterprise endpoint management, desktop application delivery, and modern digital workplace servicesStrong knowledge of Microsoft end-user and cloud technologies, including Intune, Microsoft 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and related management and automation capabilitiesExperience with software deployment, endpoint lifecycle automation, virtual desktop technologies, and secure remote access platformsStrong understanding of endpoint security principles, configuration standards, patching, compliance, and operational resilienceFamiliarity with digital employee experience, monitoring, observability, and service management practicesPerformance Traits:

Executive presence and strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across senior leadership, peers, technical teams, and vendorsStrong strategic thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance innovation, resilience, standardization, risk, and user experienceAbility to lead through change, influence without direct authority, and align diverse teams around common outcomesStrong customer and service orientation, with the ability to anticipate needs and exercise sound independent judgmentAbility to work under pressure, manage shifting priorities, and deliver against deadlines in a demanding global environmentStrong attention to detail, organizational skills, confidentiality, and discretionContinuous improvement mindset with the courage to challenge legacy practices constructivelyManagement Accountabilities

Manages processes for direct reports in regard to performance appraisals, annual compensation, goal setting, coaching, and performance counselingAccountable for organizational design, talent development, succession planning, and recruitment for the functionOwns operational budget analysis, recommendations, vendor oversight, and commercial decision supportEstablishes priorities, governance, and effective delegation to improve workflow efficiency and service delivery outcomesPhysical Requirements

May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.May require travel to other offices as needed

This description is not exhaustive, and the Firm may modify it at any time at its sole discretion; nothing herein creates an employment contract or alters the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Posted Pay Range

The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $188,000.00/Yr. and USD $248,000.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.