About the role

  • Director of IT Service Management leading digital strategy and end-user tech for Canadian law firm. Overseeing IT services and managing vendor relationships with a team-driven approach.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and driving a technology roadmap aligned to Firm priorities as a member of the IT leadership team
  • Representing ITSM at IT Leadership, project, cross‑functional, and regional forums
  • Supporting and shaping technology services that enable MT2030
  • Leading and managing change resulting from new projects or services, partnering with business leaders as needed
  • Advising leadership on user and Firm‑wide impacts of proposed technical changes, including participation in Change Management and IT Leadership discussions
  • Managing workforce planning in alignment with budget and business needs
  • Developing team members through ongoing feedback, coaching, and recognition, fostering accountability for growth
  • Building strong cross‑functional and regional relationships to drive results
  • Leading the annual planning and budgeting for Service Desk, Mobility, desk‑side hardware, and conference floor services
  • Identifying and implementing operational and cost efficiencies across the function
  • Overseeing the mobility program, including contract negotiation and day‑to‑day vendor management
  • Ensuring consistent communication and engagement with the business for IT services, meeting agreed service levels
  • Negotiating service level agreements (SLAs) with business and IT stakeholders
  • Developing and maintaining the IT Service Management function and roadmap, including Incident, Request, Change, Problem, Knowledge, and Inventory Management
  • Measuring, monitoring, and regularly reporting on service performance
  • Developing and managing device lifecycle and refresh strategies
  • Providing end‑user device support through the Service Desk

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as a technology professional ideally acquired in a professional services firm
  • Minimum 5 years in a senior managerial position
  • University degree in a related field
  • ITIL Certification, foundation Certificate would be an asset
  • Experience and proven ability in a leadership role, including leading a group of individuals into a team culture
  • Experience and competence in coaching and managing technical support staff
  • Experience with a professional service organization’s structure and processes would be an asset
  • Bilingualism (English/French) would be an asset

Benefits

  • Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements
  • Competitive compensation and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday
  • A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback
  • Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
  • A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose

Job title

Director, IT Service Management

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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