Head of Corporate Functions Business Partnership, NORTHAM IT

What You Can Expect

As the Head of Corporate Functions Business Partnership, NORTHAM IT, you will act as a liaison between IT and corporate business functions in North America.

This position requires a strategic approach to align IT solutions with the functional goals and objectives of the business.

Serving as a crucial partner with the business stakeholders, the role centers on harnessing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other IT solutions to enhance the efficacy of business processes, enable accurate period end reporting, and uphold compliance with regulations.

This is a strategic leadership position that requires a visionary thinker with excellent communication, collaboration and program management skills, along with a track record of delivering successful enterprise technology solutions via large transformational programs.

Reporting to the NORTHAM Chief Information Officer (CIO) your responsibilities encompass :

• Partner with Business Stakeholders :
• Develop, deliver and maintain an IT solution strategy consistent with Corporate Functions supported by NORTHAM IT, including Finance, Procurement, Legal, HR, Customer Relationship Management, and Communications.
• Discuss challenges and pain points with key business stakeholders and investigate the technical options to align with business needs and objectives.
• Collaborate with the business to continuously improve business processes leveraging technology and innovative solutions.
• Develop technology investment business cases with business sponsors.
• Work with the Business to rationalize and prioritize new initiatives in alignment with IT deliverables and resource constraints.
• Identify opportunities to provide innovative solutions to the business, in alignment with key business growth and expansion plans
• Partner with Regional and Group Digital and IT Leaders :
• Collaborate with the IT leaders across the world to be aligned on the group vision, expectations and priorities.
• Network with global teams for knowledge sharing and furthering technological innovation.
• Ensure compliance with group policies, processes, audit and reporting requirements.
• Enable Group Industrialization through IT convergence :
• Contribute to standardization of strategic enterprise solutions across ENGIE.
• Ensure operational excellence in implementation of the global solutions.
• Build the IT solution strategy for enterprise solutions not only for corporate functions but also for the global business units supported by NORTHAM IT, in alignment with the group Digital & IT vision and enterprise architectural standards.
• Program management to deploy IT solutions for strategic business initiatives :
• Plan and execute large and complex business transformational programs requiring deployment of Enterprise IT software.
• Deliver other approved IT projects supporting corporate business functions.
• Ensure operational excellence for Finance applications :
• Partner with the Global Business Service (GBS) IT delivery organization to ensure operational excellence, SLA adherence and optimal budget performance.
• Develop a methodology for effective application rationalization, with the objective of providing value to the business and optimizing IT TCO.
• Partner with Controller's team to validate and improve accuracy of reported results.
• Partnership with FP&A on forecast process and management reporting.

What You'll Bring

• Masters' degree in the field of business management, computer science or related field
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional experience
• Program Management experience
• Experience in Agile and related project management methodologies
• Attributes of a seasoned IT Leader who can champion the IT vision and partner with senior business and IT executives to develop and deliver innovative technological solutions geared towards making IT a valued business partner
• Demonstrated experience in managing high-risk, high-visibility transformational global finance and IT programs and projects
• Specific knowledge of various project and portfolio management platform(s) required
• Strong understanding of project, portfolio, OCM, and Agile techniques
• Adept with the functioning of a PMO and steering committee
• Strong financial acumen and support of technology organizations in financial services
• Knowledge of Resource & Financial management practices in a mature IT organization (budget, actuals, variance analysis and mitigation)
• Experience with merger and acquisitions and integration efforts for corporate platforms
• Passion to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies beyond own scope of responsibility
• Extensive experience with enterprise applications, specifically SAP finance, procurement, invoicing applications
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project)
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Diplomacy and professionalism to successfully interact with and influence all levels of the organization
• Excellent presentation skills, verbal, written and inter-personal communications skills
• Team oriented and skilled in fostering a collaborative environment
• Renewable Energy industry knowledge would be valuable

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Ability to travel globally at a short notice
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range : $184,200 - $275,310 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs.

We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits.

Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

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