Associate Director, Technology Disputes

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As part of our expanding Global Investigations and Disputes team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex business challenges. We are looking for a Director of Technology Disputes to join our team (hybrid preferred or remote). Our expert team includes forensic accountants, certified fraud examiners, digital forensic specialists, technologists, big data experts, and former regulators – all working in concert to provide investigative, business intelligence, and regulatory compliance solutions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage matters end‑to‑end, including scoping, workplans, staffing, budgets, and quality control.
• Lead analyses related to software implementation performance, vendor delivery, licensing, source code/architecture, software lifecycle development, and other technology related creation..
• Direct the preparation of expert reports, rebuttals, and demonstratives; coordinate with counsel on case strategy.

• Serve as the operational, client‑facing lead on engagements.
• Support business development through relationship building, proposals, and participation in industry events.
• Contribute to thought leadership through articles, webinars, and speaking opportunities.

• Identify and manage engagement risks; ensure adherence to firm policies and documentation standards.

• Coach and develop junior team members, provide constructive feedback, and help build practice capabilities.

• Disputes involving ERP/CRM/SCM/HCM implementations (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft).
• SaaS/cloud contract and performance issues.
• Software licensing and entitlement disputes.
• Vendor governance, SDLC/Agile delivery issues, and technology program failures.
• Intellectual property theft of software.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years in expert consulting services or industry specific experience related to technology implementations, complex IT advisory, investigations or expert services.
• Experience with project management principles and industry standards.
• Strong analytical and expert report writing skills.
• Proven engagement management experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel.

• Prior involvement with expert reports/testimony support.
• PMP Certification or other similar certification.
• Exposure to source code review or collaboration with engineers.
• Prior experience in large-scale investigations and client relations.
• Experience leading and training junior staff.

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