Director, Business Relationships

Tallahassee, FL
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
General Characteristics
Overall responsibility for serving as the strategic interface with assigned business units for the purpose of business/IT strategy development, solution discovery, service management, risk management and relationship management. Serves as the business relationship linkage between the business units and IT (at the executive level). Provides highly-valued strategic consulting level support and guidance through key IT initiatives. Communicates decisions, priorities and relevant project information to appropriate levels of staff regarding business unit requests, projects and initiatives. Proactively shares knowledge of technology risks and opportunities to build competitive advantage and improve efficiency and effectiveness of business units.

Proactively serves as a “trusted advisor”, and is the primary point of contact from IT for business line executives, managers and key contacts and represents IT in selling IT services and capabilities. Provides support in delivering technology products and services to ensure business satisfaction. Strives to be a valued and preferred IT service provider to all business partners. Focuses on strategic initiatives and plans, proactive, anticipatory and driving in nature and provides significant value to business units. Facilitates the planning and execution of business changes through the use of technology. Serves a lead role in enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the effective use of technology.

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

Experience: A minimum of 10 years of IT and business work experience with a broad range of exposure to various technical environments and business segments. At least 3 years of experience with managing team(s) responsible in strategic planning, business development or client management and working with a broad range of diverse and complicated business units. Must possess very strong business acumen.

Breadth: Senior level management. Works with business unit and corporate staff executives to develop a technology strategy that aligns with IT and across all business units. Must have strong understanding of each business unit to include their business drivers for success, process and approaches to business models. Frequently reports to a Chief Information Officer, IT Chief Operating Officer or Chief Technology Officer.

*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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