Director of IT

JMS Technical Solutions•Buffalo, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Our client in Buffalo, NY, is looking for a Director of IT to join their team! This is an on-site/full-time/permanent position Salary range based on experience: Up to $150K We're seeking a hands-on IT Director to own technology vision, architecture, and execution. This leader will set the multi-year roadmap, drive AI adoption, oversee cybersecurity, manage all vendors, and ensure our systems scale across offices in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive technology leadership (CTO, VP Tech, Director IT, Head of Engineering).
Hands-on experience implementing and governing AI tools.
Strong cybersecurity and disaster recovery background.
Vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
Excellent communication skills; able to translate technical strategy for non-technical audiences.
Bachelor's degree required.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Professional services or regulated industry experience a plus.
advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a multi-year technology roadmap.
Align technology investments with firm growth and operational priorities.
Conduct systems audits, cost/benefit analysis, and present recommendations to leadership.
Evaluate, implement, and govern AI tools for legal workflows and back-office automation.
Create firm-wide AI usage policies and ethical guardrails.
Train attorneys and staff on responsible AI use.
Oversee MyCase, Microsoft 365, communication platforms, and legal tech tools.
Ensure system reliability, integration, and scalability across multi-office operations.
Manage vendors, negotiate contracts, and monitor SLAs.
Lead cybersecurity strategy, network reliability, and data protection.
Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Ensure compliance with U.S. and international privacy requirements.
Deliver technology and AI training across the firm.
Drive adoption of new tools and automation.
Partner with the COO on tech-enabled process improvements.