Strategic IT Advisor (IT Business Partner)

If you are a results-driven and tech-savvy leader seeking a dynamic role that bridges business and IT functions, please read on!

Reporting to the CIO, the Strategic IT Advisor is responsible for building and maintaining key relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery and optimization of technology and data services to support the Finance, Human Resources and Legal business teams. The ideal candidate will understand the business processes, applications and data required to support these functions, serving as a trusted technology partner and advocate for the Finance, HR, and Legal functions.

This role establishes back-office technology and data objectives, goals and roadmaps and may manage a team of Business Analysts to achieve organizational results. Additionally, the Business Relationship Manager will ensure these roadmaps are not only maintained, but also aligned with tangible results in order to achieve broader organizational goals. The role is also responsible to serve as the IT point of contact on all Technology projects to support these business teams (Finance/Accounting, Human Resources and Legal) responsible for guidance and often Project Management to ensure successful completion of Technology initiatives. The individual should demonstrate integrity, accountability and transparency, upholding organizational standards, values and culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain dynamic relationships with key business partners to drive the Information Technology and Data Team’s relationship with back office functions such as Finance, HR and Legal.

• Drive cohesion and ensure technology strategy and architecture align with Finance, HR and/or Legal needs through knowledge of business processes, technical capabilities and the organizational structure.

• Serve as Finance, HR, Legal application and data landscape Subject Matter Expert, capture business and technology requirements and manage new project demand to support project prioritization and delivery.

• Manage project portfolio to support back office functions.

• Actively collaborate and liaise, as needed, with other cross-functional resources to achieve stated business objectives.

• Participate in key Technology projects, including ERP Implementation and upgrade projects.

• Serve as primary technology point of contact with key application vendors supporting back office functions.

• Document the application, data and reporting landscape and participate in troubleshooting complex problems.
  Steer implementation of solutions, ensuring design specifications and business needs are met.

• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities to optimize, standardize or automate.

• Work with Finance and Accounting teams to manage IT budgets within Finance, HR and Legal, forecasts and financial performance related technology strategy and architecture.
  Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Comprehensive experience in Financial, HR and/or Legal software applications, data and reporting tools.

• Experience in ERP platforms (Oracle Cloud, SAP), Enertia, Quorum, OpenInvoice, HRIS, Learning & Development (L&D) a plus, including other budget management tools.\

• Proficiency in project management methodologies, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and according to specifications.

• Possess a strong understanding of how processes and tools interact, with a focus on data integration and the seamless flow of information across systems.

• Leadership and management skills including achieving results through influence, guiding performance and development, and fostering a motivating and inclusive workplace.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and job-related applications. Uses insights from digital tools to improve performance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant application technology management experience and 15+ years of experience in information technology.