Director - IT PMO / Chief of Staff

Witherite Law Group•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation. Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way. This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family. Position Summary: The Director of IT PMO / Chief of Staff is a strategic leadership role reporting directly to the CIO. This individual will drive execution excellence across the IT portfolio, and lead firm-wide planning and governance.

Responsibilities

Lead the IT PMO to ensure consistent project governance, delivery excellence, and alignment with strategic priorities.
Own the IT Project Roadmap, maintaining a 12–18 month forward-looking view of initiatives, dependencies, and resource planning.
Manage the IT portfolio, facilitating prioritization and trade-off decisions in collaboration with IT and WLG departments.
Drive cross-functional coordination to reduce “fire drills” and improve proactive planning, communication, and execution.
Serve as a liaison between IT leadership and other departments, ensuring transparency, alignment, and shared accountability.
Lead Agile transformation across the firm, embedding agile principles and practices into IT delivery and culture.
Oversee IT budgeting and financial planning, including contract management, vendor oversight, and renewal readiness.
Partner with Procurement in RFP processes for new technologies, ensuring alignment with firm needs, technical standards, and budget constraints.
Establish and track IT performance metrics, providing visibility into delivery timelines.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence across the IT organization.