Lead, Client Development Applications

Winston & Strawn LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Winston Taylor seeks an Associate Director, Client Development Applications to lead the firm’s client development, marketing, and communications apps. You’ll manage a team, align stakeholders, and ensure best-in-class solutions across Salesforce-based platforms.

Based in Illinois, this hybrid role requires 3–4 days in the office and occasional travel. You’ll drive product strategy, governance, and vendor partnerships while mentoring staff and driving cross-functional collaboration to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 10+ years in technology with enterprise application focus.
• 7+ years of people management experience.
• Experience with Salesforce and related marketing tech is preferred.
• Ability to work in a hybrid office environment and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client development, marketing, and communications apps roadmap and value.
• Lead a team of staff, consultants, and vendors across product lifecycle.
• Validate designs to ensure best-in-class, secure, high-performance solutions.
• Ensure processes align with firm policies and business priorities.
• Support budgeting, procurement, and vendor coordination for applications.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and transformation initiatives.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance development for team.
• Occasional travel and in-office presence required 3–4 days per week.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective written and verbal comms

Ability to manage confidential info

Adaptability and learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Salesforce

SigParser

Twill CMS

CVENT

Sales Cloud Certification

Salesforce Administrator Certification

Job description

Winston Taylor seeks an Associate Director, Client Development Applications to lead the firm’s client development, marketing, and communications apps. You’ll manage a team, align stakeholders, and ensure best-in-class solutions across Salesforce-based platforms.

Based in Illinois, this hybrid role requires 3–4 days in the office and occasional travel. You’ll drive product strategy, governance, and vendor partnerships while mentoring staff and driving cross-functional collaboration to meet