Manager of Desktop & Applications Engineering

Insight Global is seeking a Manager of Desktop & Applications Engineering to join an innovative international law firm client. This individual will lead desktop engineering and application delivery efforts, ensuring a high-performance, modern desktop experience for attorneys and business professionals across the firm.Responsibilities:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of desktop engineers and application analysts, driving technical excellence and service accountabilityOwn the desktop and application strategy with a focus on Microsoft 365, modern endpoint management, and user experience optimizationManage the full lifecycle of enterprise and legal applications, including packaging, testing, deployment, upgrades, and decommissioningServe as the Level 3 escalation owner, performing root cause analysis and driving permanent resolution of complex issuesAct as subject matter expert for legal desktop applications including iManage, Litera, BigHand, IntApp, and Adobe AcrobatPartner with internal infrastructure teams, vendors, and Microsoft support to deliver stable, secure, and scalable desktop solutionsImplement and manage endpoint policies and configurations using Group Policy, Intune, and zero-trust/hybrid security frameworksMaintain thorough technical documentation, standards, and operating proceduresRequirements:7-10 years of experience in desktop engineering, application integration, or systems engineering at a large law firm or professional services organizationAt least 2 years of experience leading a team of engineersDeep expertise in Windows OS, Group Policy, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft 365 (Office, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Edge)Hands-on experience supporting legal applications such as iManage Work 10, Litera, BigHand, IntApp Time, and Adobe Acrobat DCExperience supporting virtual desktop environments (AVD, Citrix CVAD/DaaS, VMware)Advanced PowerShell, SQL, FSLogix, or Ivanti AppSense experienceThis is a full-time position that is based in NYC – in the office 2-3 days a week. Compensation $200k-$250k base salary Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, level of experience, geographic location, education, and consideration of internal equity. Benefits packages for this role include: comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities.