Managing Director - Infrastructure, Data, and Operations
Company: CohnReznick
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Job Description:
As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of
the nation's top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms,
we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value
innovation and collaboration in everything they do!CohnReznick is
seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infrastructure, Data, and
Operations Leader to drive the implementation and execution of
technology strategies developed by the Chief Information Officer
(CIO). Reporting directly to the CIO, this individual will be
responsible for translating strategic visions into actionable
plans, overseeing day-to-day technology operations, and ensuring
the successful delivery of key technology initiatives that support
CohnReznick's business objectives and growth. This position offers
an exciting opportunity to lead the technological transformation of
a leading professional services firm and make a significant impact
on its continued success!This is a hybrid position that can be
based in any of our U.S. offices. Up to 25 percent travel may be
required. Travel is defined as time spent at offices beyond the
employee's primary office.WHY COHNREZNICK?At CohnReznick, we're
united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust
for our clients, our people, and our communities. We believe it's
important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for
enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that
includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment,
expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even
paid time off for employees to volunteer.YOUR ROLEThe key
responsibilities for this role include:
- Work closely with the CIO to understand and refine technology,
data, and cloud strategies.
- Translate CIO-driven strategies into detailed implementation
plans and roadmaps.
- Lead the execution of strategic technology initiatives across
the organization.
- Enterprise Architecture Implementation:
- Implement and maintain the enterprise architecture framework as
defined by the CIO.
- Execute application rationalization efforts and manage
technology debt reduction plans.
- Implement target state roadmaps aligned with strategic business
plans.
- Engineering and Operations:
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of
CohnReznick's computing environment.
- Lead and mentor engineering teams to deliver high-quality,
scalable technology solutions.
- Implement best practices in software development, testing, and
deployment.
- Data Strategy Execution:
- Implement the holistic data strategy developed by the CIO.
- Execute data governance frameworks and data management
practices.
- Lead initiatives to improve data quality, accessibility, and
security.
- DevSecOps, CI/CD, and SRE:
- Implement and optimize DevSecOps practices to improve software
delivery and operational efficiency.
- Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software
deployment and ensure quality.
- Incorporate Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to
enhance system reliability and performance.
- Cloud Technology Implementation:
- Execute the firm's cloud strategy as defined by the CIO.
- Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost-efficiency,
and security.
- Lead cloud-native application development and modernization
efforts.
- Network Design and Implementation:
- Implement robust, scalable network infrastructure based on
CIO-approved designs.
- Lead the adoption of SD-WAN technologies to improve network
performance and flexibility.
- Ensure network security and compliance with industry
standards.
- Holistic Monitoring:
- Implement a comprehensive monitoring strategy across all
technology domains.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and
service level agreements (SLAs) for technology services.
- Deploy and manage proactive monitoring tools to ensure optimal
system performance and availability.
- ITSM/ITIL Implementation:
- Execute the implementation of ITSM/ITIL frameworks for IT
service delivery.
- Establish and maintain IT service catalogs, incident management
processes, and continuous improvement practices.
- Align IT services with business needs and industry best
practices.
- Leadership and Talent Development:
- Provide strong leadership to develop, coach, and ensure a
high-performance technology team.
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and
excellence within the technology organization.
- Develop and retain organizational talent with a focus on
diversity/inclusion, competitive skill sets, and succession
planning.
- Year One Critical Success Factors:
- Successfully implement key components of the CIO's
comprehensive technology strategy.
- Establish and operationalize the enterprise architecture
function based on CIO directives.
- Achieve significant milestones in the CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud
computing implementation roadmap.
- Execute initial phases of the CIO's data strategy and
management approach.
- Complete the first stage of SD-WAN technology adoption and
network modernization.
- Implement and optimize the comprehensive monitoring strategy
across all technology domains.
- Successfully roll out ITSM/ITIL frameworks for improved IT
service delivery.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
to ensure smooth strategy implementation.
- Optimize the technology organization's structure and talent
pool to effectively deliver on strategic initiatives.
- Demonstrate measurable improvements in operational efficiency,
system reliability, and service delivery.YOUR EXPERIENCEThe
successful candidate will have:
- 12+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a
proven track record of implementing large-scale technology
initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information
Systems, or a related field required.
- Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., MBA, MS in
Technology Management) strongly preferred.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP,
ITIL) are a plus.
- Strong background in translating high-level strategies into
actionable implementation plans.
- Extensive experience in enterprise architecture implementation,
cloud technologies, and modern software development practices.
- Expertise in DevSecOps, CI/CD, and SRE principles and their
practical application in large organizations.
- Demonstrated success in implementing data management and
governance frameworks.
- Experience with network implementation, including SD-WAN
technologies.
- Proficiency in ITSM/ITIL framework implementation in complex
environments.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and their
integration into technology solutions.
- Experience working in professional services or similar
client-focused industries.
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technology
teams.
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