Manager, IT Business Planning

Job Description

Job Description

General Characteristics
Assists the IT organization in defining and implementing its business plan and goals to support the strategy and goals of the organization. Responsible for working with IT and business leaders to create the business plan for IT. Assists in the cascading of plans to the various IT divisions/departments. Scans the external IT environment to provide a common set of planning assumptions, competitive analysis, current and future market assessments for products and services to the business, and a common set of planning processes and tools to assist those with planning responsibility in IT. Assists IT and business leadership in actualizing the business plans within their own area of responsibility, working with them to ensure that technical and resource decisions link to the overall IT plan. Works closely with the enterprise’s business planning leaders to ensure alignment.

Responsible for ensuring that business planning and purpose is considered in all key IT decisions, and therefore must be involved in the discussion and decision making process for technology, business, and human resource investments on an on-going basis. Works with Finance and Human Resources to represent the needs of IT and understand the cost and human resources impact of those needs in creating, implementing and adjusting business plans.

This position typically reports to the CIO. Ensures alignment of the IT strategy to the business strategy. Responsible for ensuring integration of all work performed across all business units. Responsible for educating senior business leaders on the IT strategy as well as educating senior IT leadership on the direction of the business. High degree of business complexity and impact to overall success of IT in meeting business needs.

Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Experience : A minimum of 7 years of IT and business work experience with a broad range of exposure to various technical environments and business segments. Experience with managing team(s) responsible in strategic planning, infrastructure and operational support functions.

Breadth : Middle level management. Works under general direction of senior level management. Typically manages and mentors supervisors, project leads and/or technical staff. Works on multiple, complex projects as a project leader and a subject matter expert. Frequently reports to a Chief Information Officer, IT Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer or Operating Unit IT Executive.

*Please note that this application is part of our candidate pool for future staffing needs under our contract with the State of Florida. Positions may not be available immediately, and job locations, assignments, and start dates may vary depending on agency requirements. By applying, you will be considered for current and upcoming opportunities, and we will reach out if a role that matches your skills and qualifications becomes available.*

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