BS in Computer Science or equivalent business experience
5+ years of IT applications delivery/management experience
5+ years of IT business analysis experience
5+ years of IT project/program management
3+ years specific business domain experience or equivalent cross-functional IT project work
Responsibilities
Manage backlog for assigned business function, ensuring transparency and prioritization
Oversee project and program management, including vendor relationships and troubleshooting
Handle budget management, including project expenses and contract negotiations
Represent IT within the business domain, maintaining visibility and communication
Gather business requirements and lead solution development
Assist in prioritizing projects using cost/benefit analysis
Support the Enterprise Architect in developing IT architecture models
Benefits
Remote work flexibility
Opportunity for professional growth in IT and business alignment
Engagement with cross-functional teams
Involvement in strategic decision-making processes
Access to ongoing training and development opportunities
Full Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
This Remote position will be responsible for acting as the liaison between IT and specific business functions to understand both business operational and development needs, to assist with the oversight and prioritization of IT projects, to develop IT/business capability roadmaps and to ensure IT projects align with technology that best provides return on investment aligning to both the IT and business strategies.
The BR/P Manager will manage the overall delivery of IT services to the designated business function, including vendor, program and project management. This position will coordinate with the PMO, engineering, architecture, data and technology services teams for ensuring quality of support and solutions. The BR/P Manager will provide its own project portfolio and program management, as well as serve as lead project manager as needed.
MAJOR / KEY JOB DUTIES
Backlog Management for assigned business function
Detailed use case development
Prioritization & Transparency of activities, delivery dates, etc.
Project & Program Management
Accountable for vendor relationships as assigned including liaising for support, escalation, troubleshooting
Budget Management
Manage project & vendor expenses
Identify & execute cost savings
Contract negotiations as required
OTHER DUTIES
To represent IT within the a business domain by maintaining a high degree of visibility within the business and attending business meetings and appropriate management forums, providing a central point of information for all related IT activities
To represent the business needs and interests within IT, contributing to appropriate IT team, operational and development meetings
To maintain a detailed knowledge of the key business processes and systems employed by the business
Lead solution business requirements gathering and solutioning
To maintain an up to date, detailed understanding of both Business and IT strategy
To assist with the prioritization of projects, particularly using cost / benefit analysis to proactively managing business demand
To assist the Enterprise Architect to develop the information technology architecture model by being able to make objective recommendations regarding the relative fit of technology to business need
To maintain a detailed understanding of IT both operational performance and progress of ongoing development, playing a leading role in problem resolution
To assist with the operational and commercial relationship management of third party suppliers
To assist the business to form process and systems solutions that are appropriate and adequate to satisfy both tactical and strategic business needs
To play a proactive role in Service Level Agreement negotiations
Conduct solution/vendor RFP's
Act as a project leader/manager, coordinating the work of both internal and external IT resources when required.
Participate in the organization's Change Management Process
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Process mapping and improvement capability
Strong program/project management skills
Subject matter expertise relevant to assigned business area
Ability to communicate complex problems in a non-technical and simplified manner
Ability to effectively communicate business needs to the technology teams
Attention to detail and excellent analytic skills
Well organized and able to work on own initiative
Good interpersonal skills, able to influence and engender collaboration
REASONING ABILITY:
Must be able to think critically
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
This job will be performed in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Overnight travel will be rare and infrequent for this role. Position is Remote.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Computer Science or equivalent business experience
5+ years of IT applications delivery/management experience
5+ years of IT business analysis experience
5+ years of IT project/program management
3+ years specific business domain experience or equivalent cross-functional IT project work
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. or Masters in Computer Science or Management Information Systems
About The College of St. Scholastica
The College of St. Scholastica is a private Catholic Benedictine college in Duluth, Minnesota. It was founded in 1912 by a group of pioneering Benedictine Sisters who offered college courses to six young women. Today, the college offers undergraduate, graduate, and online degree programs in more than 60 areas of study. The College of St. Scholastica is known for its strong liberal arts foundation and commitment to social justice. The college has been ranked as one of the best colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
