Sr Manager Bus Rel Mgmt (E5292) (Project Management)

Job Summary
This position works as the interface and business relations manager with the assigned business areas or groups with the responsibility of representing IT to the business and project teams. The primary responsibility of the role is to be the IT point of contact for the enterprise functions of those areas and be their liaison for all IT related matters. This job reports to the Senior Director, IT Global Business Relationships and will manage 2-4 direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a key point of contact for IT business stakeholders in assigned business areas
• Provides IT expertise and guidance for key IT initiatives
• Communicates decisions, priorities and relevant project information to appropriate levels of staff
• Represents IT in business meetings and IT decisions
• Informs and influences business in the technology selection while advocating for IT strategies around re-use, standard platforms, SaaS/PaaS and Cloud first.
• Communicates and collaborates with all IT functions to ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Partners with the business to develop the budget and plans for their IT initiatives
• Communicates to business all IT capabilities, activities and achievements
• Maintains transparency and works cohesively with the Senior Director and his/her leadership team.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related technical area Req
• Master's or other advanced degree in Information Technology or MBA Pref

Work Experience

• 7-10 years in an IT organization Req
• Experience planning and implementing IT solutions Req
• Experience interfacing with IT and business units Req

Skills and Requirements

• Good understanding of IEEE business and operating model
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to stay abreast of constantly evolving IT technology trends.
• Ability to drive the delivery of projects on time and on budget.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building/management skills.
• Ability to express technical concepts in business term
• Ability to understand and communicate business needs and identify solutions.
• Ability to understand business strategies and to identify cost effective technology solutions to enable those strategies

Other Requirements:
As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.

For information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, "Physical, Mental, and Work Environment Standards for IEEE Positions." This position is classified under Category I - Office Positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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