IT Business Partner - Administration

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc.

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Position Title : IT Business Partner - Administration Location : Elm Place, Brooklyn

Reports To : Chief Information Officer Cost Center : 61400

General Purpose :

The IT Business Partner (ITBP) Administrationserves as the tactical and strategic IT interface with Finance, Human Resources, Risk / Compliance, Development,Facilities, Data Analysis, and IT departments for the purpose of using information technology to support and drive operational and process efficiencies, and strategy development.

The ITBP serves in the lead role in enabling these departments to achieve their objectives through the effective use of technology.

The ITBP provides operational support and strategic consulting and guidance. They proactively share knowledge of technology-related opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of these administrative units.

They partner with leadership and other key stakeholders to define opportunities and identify,lead and prioritize projects based on predefined criteria (e.

g. return on investment, productivity, compliance). The ITBP will also work closely with the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and other vendors to ensure infrastructure and technology is supporting the departments for delivery of services, and that different technologies within the total technological ecosystem can effectively talk to each other to efficiently deliver data and insights for departmental decision making.

Essential Functions :

• Work with the CIO to prepare a long-term plan for capital projects based on business goals and IT roadmap.
• Serve as System Administrator for Dynamics 365 F&O. This requires knowledge and understanding of the Dynamics 365 F&O (D365) application and related modules.

This is a must for the support, guidance, improvement, integration and project management of D365.

• Ability to oversee and manage vendors and assist with contract management including the selection and support of a contract management tool
• Ability to coordinate efforts with Human Resources, Risk Management / Compliance and Development to understand systems and to plan, implement and support future system and enable units to think past immediate requirements to future capability and capacity building.
• Acquire and develop knowledge of industry practices, technology, trends, and benchmarking data. This is a must for advisement as well as to keep abreast of resources for various technical projects
• Keep fully apprised of ongoing enhancements and technology initiatives in the various business units and departments, ensuring consistency in delivery of services and support

Qualifications / Basic Job Requirements :

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics F&O (D365) required;
• Knowledge of one or more HRIS systems a plus, ADP Workforce NOW is current system
• Knowledge of how to build integrations across systems and platforms
• Strong vendor relationship skills and experience
• Ability to interact with leaders and staff
• Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels on business projects including subject matter experts and vendors.
• Strong organizational and project management skills : ability to prioritize multiple projects, set and meet deadlines.
• Highly collaborative with excellent communications skills in both technical and non-technical contexts.
• Able to work independently, recommend ideas for innovation
• Strong computer skills, knowledge of MS Office suite a must.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business IT, Mathematics, Finance or similar field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to frame strategy and convert to IT execution plans
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including creation and delivery of Power Point presentations

Scope of Responsibility & Positions Supervised :

Oversee relationship with and work effort of MSP or Vendor(s) working with D365, ADP or other systems

Special Working Conditions :

• Occasional inspection of equipment.
• Occasional visits to existing offices.
• Occasional oversight of Vendors, contractors and other temporary staff

I don’t know what this means or is trying to get at?

This is the same as highly collaborative

A BA in English????