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SalaryPurpose
The IT Director- Business Partner provides strategic leadership to align business goals with IT process. Demonstrates functional expertise and acts as partner with LOB senior leadership and advances business objectives by shaping the demand and priorities for IT.
- Partner with IT leaders to translate assigned LOB business needs and feedback to continually improve process.
- Identify IT opportunities in LOB from data, market, and feedback.
- Translate business needs back to IT team and partner on path forward.
- Oversee / lead IT projects in LOB.
- Oversee change mgmt. on IT projects / adoption.
- Serve as an escalation point for senior leadership in LOB on IT related issues.
- Align on “fixed” and “flexible” IT processes to support both the LOB needs and IT effectiveness.
- Provide guidance and recommendations to business units to improve business performance through the effective use of technology
- Develop and implement strategic plans to address long-term business needs while promoting IT efficiency and sustainability.
- Play a coach and mentor role for IT teams/members to help align IT strategic initiative to larger organization
- Escalation point of contract for assigned Brand to IT leadership as necessary
- Act as a change agent, driving a culture of continuous improvement and IT excellence
- Serve as the bridge between the IT team and brand business units, fostering clear communication and collaboration
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization
- Improve the ManpowerGroup IT processes aligned to LOB needs and prepare them and our organization for tomorrow
- Sit on LOB leadership team and play IT advisor role
- Work with leaders in LOB to identify needs in changing environment (internal and external) and partner with IT leadership to support
Required
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in IT or a mix of business leadership and IT leadership experience
- Strong conceptual thinking skills, able to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions that are practical and efficient
- Leadership and political savvy
- Deep business understanding and acumen
- Ability to influence leaders throughout the organization.
- Very strong communicator
- Strong leadership skills, comfortable working in a collaborative environment where resources are flexible based on business need
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Project management experience
- Change management experience
ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status.
A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals.
Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact talentacquisition@manpowergroup.com for assistance.
We are open to both local and out of state candidates for this position.
If local (within 50 miles of Milwaukee, WI) this position is based in our Global Headquarters located in downtown Milwaukee. Employees can enjoy an onsite cafeteria, coffee shop and gym along with beautiful views of the Milwaukee river, Deer District and historic downtown architecture ManpowerGroup is proud to support a flexible working environment. Employees may work virtual some of the time depending on role (1-2 days per week).
If out of state (or greater than 50 miles from Milwaukee, WI) ManpowerGroup is proud to provide remote working options. This includes remote onboarding support, technology stipends and home delivery of computer and other office equipment (required by position).
