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The Manager IT Infrastructure Strategy and Business Operations is a pivotal leadership role within our IT Infrastructure and Operations and Transformation team, driving the strategic evolution and operational efficiency of our technology landscape. This role acts as a critical bridge, leveraging strong business acumen and analytical prowess to translate complex technical data into actionable financial and strategic insights. You'll be instrumental in shaping infrastructure investment decisions, optimizing costs, ensuring compliance, and demonstrating the tangible value of IT infrastructure to our business stakeholders.Job Description:Education:
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Work Experiences:
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in IT with a strong focus on infrastructure, operations, transformation, finance, service management, or business analysis.
- Demonstrated experience managing or supporting IT asset management programs.
- Proven experience with infrastructure budgeting, vendor management, and compliance activities.
- PMP or equivalent project management experience is a plus.
Skills:
- Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to dissect complex data and present clear, actionable insights.
- Proficiency with dashboard/reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Deep understanding of IT hardware lifecycle management and best practices.
- Strong knowledge of SOX controls and IT audit processes.
- Familiarity with telecom billing and cost optimization strategies.
- Executive-level written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical and financial information to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally, influencing and collaborating effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving, and root cause analysis capabilities.
- A strong process orientation and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning & Roadmap Leadership: Serve as the strategic owner for the infrastructure organization, defining and managing its roadmap, and leading enhancement initiatives that align with broader business objectives and transformation goals.
- Financial Analysis & Cost Optimization: Lead comprehensive financial analysis of IT infrastructure expenses, including telecom forecasting, invoice review, and usage tracking to identify opportunities for significant cost efficiencies and optimize vendor alignment. Drive initiatives that enhance cost transparency and enable data-driven investment decisions.
- Business Analysis & Performance Insights: Develop and maintain robust dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI that provide insightful business intelligence on infrastructure health, utilization, capacity planning, and financial performance. Translate technical metrics into clear, executive-level business insights to inform strategic planning and operational improvements.
- Asset Management & Lifecycle Optimization: Oversee the IT hardware asset management program, ensuring accurate lifecycle tracking, inventory management, and optimal utilization of IT assets. Implement strategies for effective hardware lifecycle management, including procurement, deployment, and decommissioning.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Coordinate closely with compliance and audit teams to ensure IT infrastructure adherence to SOX controls and other relevant regulatory requirements. Support audit readiness by maintaining meticulous documentation for access control, change management, and backups, demonstrating a strong risk and compliance awareness.
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration: Partner effectively with the IT PMO, Vendor Management, and other cross-functional teams on infrastructure budget planning, expense tracking, and strategic vendor negotiations. Provide leadership and guidance in improving processes and fostering a continuous improvement mindset across IT operations.
- Transformation and Project Management Support: Actively contribute to and lead aspects of IT transformation initiatives/projects, ensuring that infrastructure strategies support and enable the organization's broader technological evolution. Provide insightful analysis for SLA tracking, vendor performance, and sustainability reporting to drive ongoing operational excellence.
Physical Requirements & Attendance
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
- Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
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What We Do
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN.
Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more.
Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of stores across many states, with $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
