Data Manager

General Purpose:

The Data Manager is a strategic and technically proficient leader responsible for overseeing the firm's data management. The Data Manager drives the firm's digital transformation by evolving its data infrastructure, advancing analytics capabilities, and transforming raw data into a strategic asset. This position plays a critical role in fostering a data-driven culture that supports informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and greater value for clients and attorneys.

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:

Data Management Strategy & Governance:

•  Develop, implement, and champion a firm-wide data governance framework, including policies, standards, and procedures for data quality, security, and lifecycle management.
•  Establish and lead a data stewardship council to ensure cross-functional alignment on data definitions, usage, and standards.
•  Work with the firm’s Information Security, Records, and Risk Management teams to document unstructured data management. Ensure data handling and storage practices comply with client requirements, industry regulations (e.g., GDPR), and firm policies.

Modern Analytics & Data Science:

•  Manage and advise on the data ingestion process into various systems for analysis.
•  Deliver and provide strategic guidance on meaningful reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
•  Provide insights and analysis on firm performance, client matter profitability, attorney productivity, and business development opportunities.
• Support the evaluation and adoption of data science and AI tools to address business needs.
• Data Platform & Engineering Oversight:
•  Oversee the architecture, design, and maintenance of the firm’s data infrastructure, evolving it into a modern, flexible, and scalable capability that supports GenAI.
• Manage the development of robust data pipelines and workflows for efficient data collection, storage, and analysis.
• Ensure the integrity, reliability, and performance of the firm's data warehouse and associated ETL/ELT processes.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance the firm's data and analytics capabilities, with a focus on cloud-based solutions.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work with IT Leadership to define the roadmap, aligning it with the strategic goals of the IT department and the firm.
•  Serve as a primary liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure the data strategy aligns with enterprise goals.
•  Manage project priorities, timelines, and resources to ensure the timely delivery of data initiatives using agile methodologies.
•  Communicate complex data concepts and insights effectively to non-technical stakeholders, including firm leadership, in a clear and actionable manner.
•  Perform additional duties and tasks assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting the firm’s overall objectives.

Competencies:

Communication: Understands the importance of and demonstrates verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.

Customer/Client Experience: Creates a consistent and exceptional experience for others, whether directly to external clients/customers or indirectly through internal support, that elevates the overall perception of the firm.

Organization & Planning: Proactively takes actions, finds solutions, and displays skills to be efficient and productive.

Team Player: Works within team and cross-functionally to meet required results.

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification):

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in data management, business intelligence, or data analytics.
•  Expert proficiency in SQL and hands-on experience with modern BI and data visualization platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong understanding of modern data architecture, including data warehousing, data lakes, ETL/ELT development, and data pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks).
• Proven ability to drive organizational change.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into actionable insights and analytics.
• Ability to communicate complex data topics and comfortable to present insights.
• Must possess strong discretion, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
• Familiarity with data science concepts and programming languages like Python or R is preferred.
• Experience with AI/ML concepts and their practical application in a business environment is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role, preferred.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with the data structures of core law firm applications (e.g., Financial/Practice Management systems like Elite 3E or Aderant; Document Management Systems like iManage; CRM platforms) is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of at least twenty-five (25) pounds; have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on a computer and/or related office equipment; speak clearly and concisely so listeners can understand; and regularly understand the speech of another person. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Professional office atmosphere.  Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods.  Position may require occasional off-hour meetings and events. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: 

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Compensation:

Holland & Hart offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.  The Colorado salary range is $94,380.00 to $157,307.30. The Washington DC salary range is $103,822.82 to $173,038.03.  A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance. 

Application Window:

The application window is anticipated to close on or after Friday, May 29th. Holland & Hart reserves the right to close the position prior to or after this date.

Benefits:

Holland & Hart works hard to promote work/life balance with a 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees.  Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD.  Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.  In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP.  Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.