Business Applications & Development Manager

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About Us

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Business Applications & Development Manager to join our Firm. This position will be based in our New York office (hybrid).

The Business Applications and Development Manager will lead the strategy, delivery, and operations of enterprise data pipelines, system integrations, and data platform capabilities. You will manage a team responsible for enabling reliable, secure, and scalable data exchange across the firm’s core business systems.

•           Leads and mentors a team of data engineers and integration developers.

•           Defines and executes the firm’s data integration roadmap aligned to business priorities.

•           Establishes best practices for data movement, orchestration, and API management.

•           Partners with various departments and practice teams to support cross platform data needs.

•           Drives adoption of modern integration patterns and guides modernization of legacy integration platforms (including BizTalk) toward future state architectures, where appropriate.

•           Manages integrations across key firm platforms, including Workday, financial systems (e.g., Aderant), CRM, and data warehouse environments.

•           Leads design and support of BizTalk.

•           Evaluates and implements tools for data orchestration and integration.

•           Enables data access for analytics, reporting, and AI use cases (including RAG/LLM pipelines).

•           Ensures reliability of integration and data workflows through monitoring, observability, error handling, alerting, and incident response practices.

•           Ensures secure data handling and that integrations meet firm security, privacy, and compliance standards.

•           Partners with InfoSec on vendor and third party data flows.

•           Ensures proper governance of Workday integration users, APIs, and data extracts.

•           Develops and maintains documentation, runbooks, and departmental guidelines for integration platforms and operational procedures.

•           Maintains knowledge of Firm policies, procedures, and industry trends, ensuring compliance and supporting ongoing professional development.

•           Participates in the interviewing, selection and training process.

•           Oversees employees’ work performance and provides guidance in the resolution of problems.

•           Effectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance.

•           Initiates disciplinary procedures in collaboration with the People Strategy Team.

•           Monitors time, attendance, overtime, and expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with Firm policies.

•           Recommends guidelines and practices to promote efficiency, effectiveness, excellent customer service, and improved employee relations in alignment with the Firm's Core Values.

•           Ensures accurate and timely responses to requests for departmental services.

•           Oversees department projects, day to day operations, and long range planning, including development of departmental goals and objectives.

•           Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships.

•           Manages Firm resources responsibly.

•           Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with enterprise integration technologies including Microsoft BizTalk Server, SQL and data modeling, ETL/ELT frameworks, REST/SOAP APIs, and enterprise data warehousing concepts, with familiarity in enterprise security and data governance practices.
• Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as Workday, Aderant, CRM systems, and other business or marketing technology platforms.
• Experience modernizing or migrating BizTalk workloads to newer integration platforms.
• Experience with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management).
• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Experience with orchestration tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Airflow, or similar).
• Exposure to event streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Event Grid).
• Exposure to API gateways and API management platforms.
• Exposure to graph or vector data architectures.
• Exposure to Generative AI and RAG data pipelines.
• Knowledge of .NET and modern data engineering patterns.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Continuous improvement orientation.
• Knowledge and implementation of the annual budget process.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders, lead and supervise others, and collaborate both independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical, troubleshooting, planning, and prioritization skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exercises sound judgment and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters, delegate effectively, and administer Firm policies and procedures.
• Flexibility to travel.
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of ten years relevant experience in data engineering, integration, or enterprise data platforms
• Minimum of five years supervisory/management experience

Culture & Life at Skadden

What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture, community and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firm's success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.

Benefits

The overall well-being of our team is important to us. We offer generous benefits to help you

achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid leave options, including parental.
• In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Robust well-being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

For further details, please visit: https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details.  Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Salary Details

$200,000 - $215,000

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at (212) 735-2176.

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