IT Business Solutions Lead - Project Specialist
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The Virtual Bench
Updated: Oct 20 2010
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| Desired Expertise: |
Information Technology, 10+ years supporting IT Business Solutions for an E&P company; 5+ years in a consulting role; Technical knowledge required, PMP/MBA, business analyst, liason between IT and Business, SDLC, ERP |
| Experience: |
10+ years |
| Minimum Education: |
Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree |
| Salary: |
90k-110k |
| Location: |
Houston, TX, US |
| Job Status: |
Closed - No longer accepting applications
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Job Description:
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Our Houston based client is looking for an IT Business Solutions Lead for it's downtown location and the details of the position are listed below. The manager is looking for someone who is TECHNICAL for this role and not only PMO/PM best practices. Please review the details below and submit your resume if you are interested in pursuing.
Position Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the E&P Business on systems-related projects, leading to the development and growth of the business through the effective use of technology. A key element of this position is the ability to facilitate the optimization of business unit performance by enhancing and aligning business processes, behaviors and technology.
The successful candidate will work closely with the E&P Business on a variety of projects from inception through completion, including strategic reviews, requirements analysis, technology evaluation, solution architecture, application implementation, process reengineering and project management.
Strong analytical, project management, change management and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position.
Roles/Responsibilities:
Work both independently and/or as part of a larger team to deliver solutions that allow the business to work more effectively:- Conduct strategic reviews of existing processes, applications and technologies.
- Gather and analyze detailed business requirements. Convert requirements into an architecture and design that will become the blueprint for the solution being created. Create consensus and understanding around the architecture.
- Coordinate the development, testing and implementation of robust solutions.
- Monitor and direct the activities of external service providers.
- Review the work of other team members for accuracy, completeness and consistency.
- Establish and implement projects:
- Define, plan and execute projects to address the underlying business requirements.
- Direct the activities of the project team to achieve the project objectives.
- Effectively influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
- Evaluate, select and manage the activities of any external service providers.
- Help build the reputation of the IS organization as a value-added service to the E&P business:
- Establish consistent processes and technology across the business.
- Exploit existing investment in technology to improve solution delivery.
- Remain aware of industry best practice, the role of technology in facilitation these practices and look for opportunities to implement these in conjunction with the business.
- Ensure that E&P Enterprise Architecture principles and standards are followed.
- Utilize internal and external resources (for example, industry groups such as Gartner and Concours) to validate research and trends.
- Keep Manager, E&P Business Systems, IS Management and other stakeholders informed of progress on all activities on a regular basis.
Qualifications:
Skills/Competencies:- Strong technical skills, analytical skills and research capability; maintain currency of knowledge as business and technology environment evolves.
- Information Technology background with breadth of experience in architecting solutions to address complex business scenarios.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills; ability to work effectively with all levels, cultures, functions; good team player.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage deadlines required; ability to work in a project environment with critical drivers and timelines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to exhibit energy, enthusiasm and a positive outlook.
- A good understanding of the E&P business.
- Strong leadership skills with ability to form, direct and motivate teams.
Experience:- 10+ years experience, at least 5 years in a consulting role.
Education/Training/Experience:- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline required.
- MBA preferred.
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