IT Relationship Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Infomatics is partnered with large Space & Defense Manufacturer that is looking to hire an  IT Relationship Manager  near Buffalo, NY.  As the IT Relationship Manager, you’ll have the overall responsibility to serve as the strategic interface with assigned business units and/or functional areas for the purpose of business technology strategy development, solution discovery, service management, risk management and relationship management. 

You will be the business relationship link between business units or functional areas and IT and helps shape and guide Key IT Initiatives. This includes…

• Communicating critical decisions, priorities and project information to facilitate the relationships between the functional areas and IT.
• Proactively advise on technology risks and opportunities to build systems of the future, support competitive advantage and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner with functional leadership and other stakeholders to define and prioritize opportunities.
• Having a working understanding of how to articulate appropriate criteria for investment in a project (e.g. ROI, productivity, security, compliance).
• A successful IT Business Partner will strive to be a “trusted advisor,” and serves as the primary IT point of contact for managers and stakeholders of the assigned functions or business units. You will support in delivering technology products that meet the needs of the business and support strategic initiatives and planning activities. 

Here is what you can expect in this role:

The  IT  Relationship Manager position is responsible for understanding Space & Defense and Enterprise IT functional strategies and how they support business strategy in order to identify and effectively communicate ways to use technology to help achieve strategic goals. The role will be a key partner for the Power & Data Sector to connect with IT services originating locally, at group level, or corporate level.

Background & Experience Required:

• Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related experience managing relationships in a technical environment.
• IT/Technical background – Experience in ERP, PLM, MES and/or engineering applications.
• Ability to build a consensus of opinion and influence strongly help opinions
• The ability to explain concepts clearly to a variety of stakeholders in a variety of topics
• Knowledge of engineering & manufacturing processes 
• This position requires access to US export-controlled information.

What’s in it for you? 

Great work environment.

Flexible Planned Vacation – no minimum or maximum number of days off

Outstanding Health Benefits

Generous 401K company contribution and match