Builds and fosters business partnerships and maintains on-going business relationships. Serves as the point of contact for business area relationships.
Translates high-level strategy and product direction into business solutions.
Ensures business objectives and operating model are understood and factored into IT strategy.
Defines key strategies for the IT delivery model of an organization.
Works with financial leadership on annual IT budgets and forecasts.
Works with architects to understand new technology trends and forecast future IT infrastructure requirements.
Leads stakeholder (internal and, when appropriate, external) business planning and strategy meetings.
Works with senior leadership to develop team goals in line with department objectives.
Conducts performance and development reviews per HR guidelines. Takes corrective actions, including Performance Improvement Plans and terminations, when necessary.
Translates and champions IT functional strategy to vertical discipline.
Other duties as assigned.
Management Responsibilities
Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs.
Utilizes recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent.
Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills.
Evaluates employee’s performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance.
Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities.
Creates opportunities for employee growth.
Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors).
Scope
Decision Impact: Corporate
Department Responsibility: Single
Budgetary Responsibility: Yes
Direct Reports: Yes
Indirect Reports: Yes
Physical Requirements: Not applicable
Required Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience successfully leading large, complex projects and/or in business/IT consulting/management roles.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive technical experience.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience. Thorough knowledge of software development lifecycle and project management methodologies.
Broad understanding of business practices and operations.
Ability to work autonomously.
Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications
Not applicable.
Required Skills/Knowledge
Exceptional analytical skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office / MS Office 365 tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, SharePoint.
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