Director of IT Management

The Company

• An employee-centric professional services firm delivering high-impact legal counsel to established and emerging businesses across commercial litigation, corporate law, construction, and other business-focused legal services.
• The firm fosters an entrepreneurial, disciplined culture with a strong commitment to innovation, service excellence, and core values of service, quality, and results.
• This is a unique opportunity to lead the design and execution of high-impact systems as part of a firm-wide technology transformation—elevating operational efficiency, client experience, and long-term scalability in a growth-stage professional services environment.

The Compensation

• $150K–$190K Base Salary Range & Performance-Based Variable Compensation Plan Commensurate with Experience
• Relocation Assistance Negotiable for Non-Local Candidates

The Location

• Onsite Position based in the Company’s Jacksonville, FL Headquarters

The Benefits

• Strong Support for Professional Development and Career Growth
• Collegial, Team-Oriented Culture that Values Work-Life Balance and Wellness
• Opportunities for Rapid Career Growth and Internal Advancement
• Inclusive, Diverse, and Award-Winning Workplace Environment
• Company-Wide Onsite Anchor Days on Wednesdays and Fridays Fostering Culture, Collaboration & Connection

The Role

• Lead and own the IT department with hands-on, strategic, and entrepreneurial leadership.
• Serve as the internal engine driving continuous innovation, AI adoption, and scalable automation firm-wide.
• Act as a player-coach: manage teams and projects while directly experimenting with emerging technologies and driving solution generation.
• Architect firm-wide technology transformation including cloud optimization, AI integration, and resilient infrastructure.
• Build and manage vendor relationships with disciplined sourcing, vetting, and cost control to prevent scope creep.
• Drive change management initiatives to cultivate a tech-forward culture aligned with business goals.
• Lead the Technology & Innovation Committee, interfacing closely with senior leadership to align IT strategy with firm objectives.
• Track, report, and improve KPIs and IT performance metrics in partnership with leadership.

The Background Profile

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor’s/Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field a plus but not required—demonstrated experience is key
• Minimum 5 years leading IT in a fast-paced, growth environment with a hands-on “player-coach” leadership style combining technical expertise and strategic planning
• Proven experience designing, developing, and implementing enterprise-grade software solutions
• Demonstrated success adopting and integrating AI, automation, and emerging technologies in professional services or similar industries
• Salesforce Administrator and advanced certifications (App Builder, Platform Developer I & II) a plus
• PMP or similar training/certification a plus for managing complex IT/data transformation projects
• Demonstrated success with vendor management (e.g. sourcing, vetting, contracts, cost control)

The Ideal Background

• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills
• Clear, concise communicator with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to build trust and collaboration across diverse teams
• Relentlessly focused on continuous improvement and measurable results
• Natural coach and mentor with high accountability
• Thrives in a high-performance, growth-oriented culture
• Passionate about building teams, systems, and delivering long-term impact