Typical Accountabilities:

Build strong strategic relationships with complex customer groups and senior stakeholders , developing a deep understanding of the short-term and long-term business direction.Assess and prioritise requirements in line with IT strategy, define and evaluate business benefits and Return on Investment value in partnership with business customersDevelop and maintain the customer account plan, including accurate customer forecasting, demand planning and effective delivery of the planManages a portfolio of investments, prioritizing to align with emerging business strategyLead high-level investigations on requirements specifications and feasibility studies, developing a range of options aligned to business and IT strategyLead business impact assessments, identifying risks and issues that may affect current and future business units and roles, and create business readiness planAct as a strategic thought leader, proactively identify opportunities for IT to deliver innovative technology solutions to provide competitive advantagePresent and gain commitment to IT initiatives, using specialist knowledge to gain commitment to established or new IT servicesSingle point of contact supporting key business areas at the Qingdao manufacturing site & China Regional Distribution Centres/Regional Headquarters, representing Global IT functions.  Accountable for all IT services delivered on the site. This includes BAU and / or project services, delivered through local IT resources or global AZ IT teams.Partner with the business customers to track and report benefits realisation of digital/IT investmentsWork collaboratively with:Business and IT leadership teams and other senior stakeholders to  build their understanding of IT strategy, programmes and challengesIT Strategy, Capability, Architecture, Portfolio Management and Project/Programme Management to agree the future shape of proposed solutions and initiate projects in partnershipOther customer area Business Partners to create alignment and identify cross-business innovative opportunitiesBusiness Analysts to manage requirements and build business casesPortfolio Managers and Capability delivery leads to initiate projects, to initiate projects, clearly define scope and monitor the delivery of project value compared to the promised benefitsCustomer Service function to ensure the IT services plans are established for the customer group and are operating effectively

Requirements:

Strategic thought leadershipEvidence of leading and developing innovative solutionsA proven track record of delivering resultsExperience of building high value business caseas & mobilising high value investmentsExperience of leading teams with a demonstrable track record of motivational and achievement oriented leadershipExperience of managing third party suppliers and have strong network and consulting skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong influencing, networking and team working skillsHigh level awareness of developments in the Information Technology marketplaceDemonstrate strong relationship building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectivesProficiency in planning, change management and problem solving and able to resolve issues of a highly complex and strategic natureProven ability to relate and respond to business needs in an IT environmentAbility to manage negotiations, expectations and solutions across complex groups

Date Posted

08-5月-2025

Closing Date

29-6月-2025

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