Records Management Director

Summary

The Records Management Director will lead the strategy governance and execution of the Firms global Records and Information Management (RIM) program. This role translates long-term vision into actionable plans delivers measurable operational and compliance improvements and advances the Firms global approach to managing electronic and physical records and artifacts.

The Director will design and implement an enhanced records management framework prioritize competing initiatives and manage the interdependencies across offices and functions. Serving as both a strategic leader and hands-on operator the Director will motivate teams build consensus among stakeholders and drive timely high-quality results.

To achieve these objectives the Director will function as : (a) a subject-matter expert and advocate for effective records management; (b) a strategist leader change agent and communicator; (c) a problem solver and troubleshooter; (d) a Firm ambassador and cross-functional liaison; and (e) a program and project manager overseeing complex Firm-wide initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Development

• Define the Firms global RIM strategy roadmap and governance framework aligned with business goals client expectations industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain Firm-wide policies procedures retention schedules and guidelines governing electronic and physical records.
• Assess current-state practices and lead the design of a modern integrated records and information lifecycle program supporting creation classification storage retrieval retention and disposition.
• Identify opportunities to improve risk mitigation operational efficiency client service and cost management.
• Drive Firm-approved milestones track progress and demonstrate measurable improvements in all RIM functions.

Operational Oversight & Execution

Technology Systems & Modernization

Records management systems (RMS)

Governance Compliance & Risk Management

Leadership Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at

Target Salary Range

$280000 - $350000 if located in Illinois

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and / or Experience :

Required :

Preferred :

Other Skills and Abilities :

The following will also be required of the successful candidate :

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Category Management,Athletics,Customer,ABAP,Hydraulics,ITI

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 280000 - 350000