Interim Global Finance Transformation 3E Delivery Analyst at Dentons

Description

Dentons is currently recruiting an interim Global Finance Transformation 3E Delivery Analyst to support the implementation of Thomson Reuters Elite 3E Practice Management System, which is part of the Firm’s global Finance transformation program. The GFT 3E Delivery Analyst will be responsible to support the 3E solution delivery across the various phases of the program. The role will work closely with GFT suppliers, other program leads, Business Technology members, Business Process leads and Finance teams (regional and global). This role reports into the Global Finance Transformation 3E Delivery Lead role.

The 3E Delivery Analyst will work closely with peer roles in the technology areas of Reporting, Data Conversion, Integrations, Environments and Testing to ensure integrated processes and common standards are being adhered to. This will include close collaboration with regional counterparts who will be coordinating similar activities to support regional adoption of Elite 3E.

As a polycentric and global Firm, the 3E Delivery Analyst will bring experience working in large complex teams and environments and will bring techniques to ensure teams work effectively and efficiently.

Why Dentons is different

The legal profession is changing rapidly and Dentons is leading the way in advancing change for the benefit of clients. We are driven to challenge the status quo, delivering consistent and uncompromising quality and value to our clients in new and innovative ways. With over 17,000 individuals in more than 179 offices the opportunity is huge.

Dentons continues to receive external awards and recognition, including for our continued international expansion over the last 12 months; for ground-breaking innovation through the development of Nextlaw Labs and Nextlaw Global Referral Network; and for success in advising clients across multiple regions. Dentons is also a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index and a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner.

Against such rapid growth and change, this role offers the successful individual the chance to play a lead role and make their mark in driving the successful implementation of this global program.

Key Areas of Focus

• Working with the GFT 3E Service Delivery team and Systems Implementer, establish, communicate and manage against priorities and required timelines whilst ensuring delivery supports technical and business outcomes.

• Alignment of 3E development activities across GFT teams; accomplished by working with peer roles.

• Ongoing evaluation and improvement of service delivery services (e.g., release management, vendor workflow, testing and issue resolution).

• Continual monitoring of tools and approaches to ensure alignment with Dentons standards and best practices.

• Effective and timely communication with vendors, GFT team and internal stakeholders.

• Working with regional development teams to ensure we deliver solutions meeting global design requirements and aligned with regional software solutions.

• Effective and timely status reports to Business, Technology and transformation team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage 3E delivery work against priorities and required timelines.

• Design of requirements, development of functional and technical documentation, testing processes and acceptance criteria relating to 3E delivery.

• Ensure documented standards are maintained.

• Involvement in DevOps framework and alignment of Delivery team’s activities to agreed priorities and deadlines.

• Support agreed upon build and release process used for 3E delivery activities.

• Working with the Global Solution Architect, ensure environments support timelines and requirements of deployment schedule and sequencing.

• Assist with the planning and control of 3E build, QA and functional test and defect resolution.

• Proactively liaise with System Implementer, TRE, Business Process leads and Business Solution Architect to resolve requirements queries.

• Actively manage delivery issues and risks.

About You

• Business international level of English – both written and oral;

• Highly collaborative and able to work in a global environment, accommodating the different time zones. Only team players will be considered;

• Particularly strong written communication skills;

• Particularly strong organizational skills;

• Strong knowledge and experience in IT/Finance practices;

• Experience of multinational IT and Finance operations;

• Experience working as part of global business and/or technology transformation programs;

• Significant experience and a proven track record in/as:

  • Experience of working within a fast-paced agile / DevOps project and/or operational environment

  • Ability to clarify complex problems and communicate these issues towards both DevOps and business teams;

  • Strong situational analysis and decision making abilities with experience in balancing technical trade-offs;

  • Be a team player, able to work effectively at all levels of an organization with the ability to influence others to move toward consensus;

  • Drive out decisions and recommendations;

  • Independent, pro-active way of working.

  • Knowledge of development strategies, approaches and tools.

  • Ability to drive a development project from start to finish whilst delivering on time.

  • Experience of legal finance and practice management systems (especially 3E) and supporting solutions and technologies (time & billing) will be highly desirable.

• You will possess:

• Post-secondary education with a specialization in Information Technology.

• Minimum of 8 years progressive experience with legal platforms across a broad spectrum of technologies.

Essential Qualifications / Experience

Applications from current residents in the following countries, will be considered:

United Kingdom / USA

Disclaimer: Please ensure when applying for this role you are legally eligible to work/live in your location. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs will not be provided.

Diversity & Inclusion

Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.

We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all.