Identifies current and emerging business needs and evaluates alternative IT solutions using standard information systems methodologies and best practices
Proactively seek out strategic business opportunities with business unit executives for the application of new or existing IT capabilities
Develops information systems strategies that meet the requirements of the business.
Identifies the business benefits of alternative strategies.
Ensures compliance between business strategies and technology directions.
Prepares testing plans to confirm that requirements and system design are accurate and complete
Conducts training.
Identify process disconnects and translate them into improvement opportunities with cost savings or avoidance, productivity improvements, or revenue generating business benefits
Develops business relationships and integrates activities with other IT departments to ensure successful implementation and support of project efforts.
Manages relationships between clients involved and IT organizations to assure effective communication between the groups is occurring.
Brokers services within IT community on behalf of customers; coordinates system solutions.
Allies with other IT functional areas to remain current on project status, and inform customer management of progress; conversely, keeps IT managers aware of user issues and resolves conflicts.
Identifies the impact of any relevant statutory, internal or external regulations on the organization's use of information.
Influences organization decisions and business area objectives.
Decisions impact work and achievement of business area objectives.
Defined authority and responsibility for a significant area of work, including technical, financial and quality aspects.
Establishes organizational objectives and delegates assignments.
Accountable for actions and decisions taken by self and subordinates.
Accountable for the accuracy of the fit of the proposed solution to the business needs and the information upon which the business justification and prioritization decisions are made.
Accountable for communicating the business need and drivers to development groups to assure the implementation phase can fulfill the business need.
Profile:
Bachelor Degree
At least 5 years of experience, typically 7 or more years of experience
Previous consulting experience in related field of IT
Knowledge of BPCS and/or SAP is a must
Understanding IT best practices of business processes