This role is responsible for developing IT strategies aligned with a high-impact business agenda and collaborating with vendors and senior management to define information needs and sustain service levels. The role assists in managing IT spends and investments, resolving operational issues directly with clients, and serving as a representative of relevant stakeholders to ensure consistency in plans between IT and respective entities. The role identifies opportunities for leveraging standardized IT solutions and advocates for best practices. The role also cultivates relationships with tactical leaders and contributes to complex projects while providing mentoring and guidance to lower-level employees.

Responsibilities

In the areas of IT General Control Framework management, key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

Engage with IT teams, Auditors & Legal as needed Help manage audit activities Establishes and maintains relationships with several IT support/business teams. Uses deep business knowledge and business acumen to drive improvements in IT engagement for this initiative.  Communicates specific IT decisions relevant to the IT support teams/business Facilitate securing management responses from respective HP Global IT leadership Meet aggressive timelines, deliver quality product and work well in a dynamic team environment Demonstrate an understanding of standard IT processes and tools Demonstrate understanding of audit and compliance  Open to implement automation where possible to help improve the process 

In the areas of Management Reporting, key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:  

Develop the first draft of standard reporting (e.g. template updates, charts), presentation materials; and profitability (costing) analysis and reports to drive decision-making Monitor Key Performance Indicators by creating dashboards for the team by including all workstreams Represents clear needs and achievements of the current function to the IT leadership management Actively participate and make sufficient notes to ensure IT leadership/customer and/or support teams receive sufficient and timely communications Ability to utilize MS Excel modelling, macros, building pivot tables, MS Sharepoint and Power Bi wherever necessary 

In the areas of Project Management, key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

Manage small tasks within the team for the year as projects to quickly achieve the goals Develop and implement detailed project plan, which can be smaller team tasks to major project support Supporting team manager with various activities to help drive the various projects within the team to meet the goals Perform risk management to minimize project risks Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques Report and escalate to management as needed 

Education & Experience Recommended

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 4-6 years of related experience or a master’s degree and a minimum of 4 years’ experience. 

Knowledge and Skills: - 

Exceptional written and verbal skills. Strong business experience in multiple business sub-domains. Strong relationship management skills. Excellent project management and process development skills. 

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems Certifications such as CISA, CPA, CA or MBA are plus 4+ years of IT Project Management Experience managing complex, large-scale, cross-functional initiatives, programs or projects. (PMP Certification preferred) Strong IT & audit experience, particularly IT controls or related financial risk assessment Experience with IT SOX controls a strong plus Understanding of application risk assessment and management methodologies Experience working with internal audit departments Strong documentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members and other IT groups Demonstrated ability to innovate and to effectively lead and communicate at all levels Results driven Demonstrated understanding of information management systems and infrastructure including IT processes, tools, controls & KPI's Proven ability to quickly identify areas of opportunity, research creative solutions and implement new processes Strong communication and presentation skills Proven ability to manage teams and drive change Knowledge in the areas of robotics, automation via macros, workflows and Power bi connections would be a plus