Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsWell known client in the Transportation sectorAre looking for an IT Business Partner to join the teamAbout Our ClientThis role involves bridging the gap between technology and business needs, ensuring IT strategies align with organisational goals. This position in Woking offers a chance to make a significant impact within the technology department of a well-established company. The client operates on a hybrid schedule (2-3 days on-site in Woking.)Job DescriptionCommunications and relationshipsBuilds strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the assigned business areaAttends relevant business meetings and forums to represent IT and ensure alignment between business requirements and IT capabilitiesUnderstands both tactical and strategic business requirements and identifies how IT can support themOwns the relationship between the business area and IT, acting as an ambassador for ITProvides monthly reporting to Steering Committee meetings on the status of change initiativesUnderstands the Business Strategy and its implications for IT strategyIdentifies how business and IT strategies impact operational processes and works with appropriate teams to ensure successful implementationIdentifies key challenges and issues within the business area and develops solutions to address themDemand managementActs as the focal point for IT demand within the assigned business areaDevelops a strong understanding of the assigned business area to clearly identify and articulate demandIdentifies current and future demand for IT servicesWorks with the business to develop business cases for new demandEnsures the IT project pipeline accurately reflects business priorities and needsSupports and, where necessary, leads or champions the business through change management activitiesService assuranceEnsures IT services meet the needs of the assigned business areaGathers feedback on IT services and works with the IT Service Management team to agree and deliver improvement actionsOwns relationships with third-party suppliers to ensure the business receives optimal service and value for moneyUses deep understanding of the assigned business area to ensure that transitions from delivery into live service are seamlessInnovationChampions innovation and continuous process improvementIdentifies opportunities for business improvement and cost reductionPromotes innovation across the organisation by sharing ideas and best practices between business areasBusiness change managementResponsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects, associated business change outcomes, and the realisation of benefitsThe Successful ApplicantKnowledge of ITIL, Prince2 and Agile methodology and working practices preferable but not essentialDegree Qualified or equivalent work experienceExperience of work in large multi business unit corporate organisations and centralised IT functions.Experience work working with Board Level Directors (C-suite)Exceptional Stakeholder and Relationship ManagementExcellent understanding of travel, transport, and logistics operationsExcellent presentation and communication skillsHighly accomplished to communicate complex problems in a non-technical and simplified mannerHighly accomplished to effectively communicate business needs to ITAbility to effectively quantify and translate technical solutions, from business "problems"Attention to detail and excellent analytic skillsHighly self-motivated and well organised and able to work on own initiativeSeeking opportunities for improvement in self and the businessExcellent interpersonal skills, able to influence and drive collaboration, leads by exampleWhat's on OfferA competitive salary and benefits packageContactLucy McPhailQuote job refJN-012026-6932101Phone number+442072691740Job summaryJob functionTechnologySubsectorIT Project ManagerSectorTransport & DistributionLocationWokingContract typePermanentConsultant nameLucy McPhailConsultant phone+442072691740Job referenceJN-012026-6932101
