IT Business Partner

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Job Description:

The IT Business Partner works as the strategic partner with assigned Business Unit oversight for business-technology services strategy development, solution discovery, service management, risk management, and relationship management.  These individuals serve as the strategic relationship linkage between individual Business Units and the Information Technology organization.  They provide highly-valued strategic customer-focused support and guidance through key initiatives.  They lead the planning and execution of key initiatives to enable the business to achieve objectives through the effective use and understanding of technology.  This team will communicate decisions, priorities, and relevant project information to appropriate levels of staff regarding service requests, projects, and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for relationships with specific Business Units.
• Establish and maintain clear communication channels between Business Units and Technology Services.
• Assist in implementing and advancing the Business Partner program.
• Understand business needs and translate them into business requirements, guiding them through the proper channels for action.
• Create and distribute high-level summary documents to communicate business achievements, goals, and the direction of the Information Technology team.
• Advocate for and support business peers' interests.
• Facilitate communication between IT and business units during critical incidents, identifying business impact.
• Collaborate with business peers and IT staff to troubleshoot process problems and associated software/hardware solutions.
• Lead business requests for system changes, providing IT consultation and aligning priorities.
• Consult with decision-makers, infrastructure owners, and end users to define business, financial, and operational requirements and systems goals.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in business administration/management or technology and three (3) years of experience working in a service-oriented organization.
• Ability to develop strategic thinking and leadership skills with strong abilities in relationship management.
• Foundational knowledge of infrastructure and application principles; more advanced knowledge of networking and data center experience is a plus.
• Awareness of new product development best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, and to explain difficult issues.
• Ability to present to internal and external audiences with executive presence which inspires confidence and trust.
• Ability to connect the people, process, and technologies required to deliver business solutions.
• Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities.
• Awareness of financial modeling as it pertains to technology investment using return on investment and value analysis. #LI-KS1 #LI-Remote

The Compensation range for this role is 105,000.00 to 130,000.00 USD annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus. 

Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:

• Location-based market rate for the role

• Your abilities in relation to the job specification

• Performance during screening and interview

• Pay parity with the wider team in the considered location

Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.

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