Manager of Enterprise Applications in Manchester

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Manager of Enterprise Applications is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for leading the team that is responsible for the deployment and maintenance of all Enterprise applications in use at the firm, while supervising and developing their staff. This role will be located in our Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Organising, assigning, delegating and coordinating the work of the staff to ensure department objectives are met timely and accurately; generating a formal performance evaluation for departmental employees.
• Drafting communications announcing software upgrades, application fixes, deployment of security patches and other notifications to Technology Managers in all offices.
• Acting as lead resource for technology questions, issues, upgrades, and installations for the firm.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining the firm’s enterprise applications systems under his or her vertical; examples include but are not limited to business productivity tools, the firm’s AI tools, Teams, and the Microsoft 365 suite.
• Developing and deploying software fixes, security patches, and feature updates to maintain a secure and stable environment.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit knowledge of and proficiency in multi-tier enterprise application platforms, including Microsoft SQL databases, web services (Microsoft IIS and Apache Tomcat), and application specific services.
• Display 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 reports.

And have:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience in the Information Technology profession.
• Experience in Information Technology management.
• Experience in the field of Information Technology software within the legal industry, preferably.

Benefits & Additional Information

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:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance.
• A pension plan.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts.
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. 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 an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.