IT Business Relationship Manager - Princeton, United States - Mathematica Policy Research

Description

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world.

We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding.

Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development.

Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned.

As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company's growth and financial strength.

You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength.

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The

IT Business Relationship Manager (Finance)

will serve as a partner between the Information Technology department and the Finance function.

The primary responsibility will be building strong relationships with key finance stakeholders, understanding their business needs, and align and deliver IT solutions to support and enhance Finance processes and initiatives.

The individual will work from our office in Princeton, NJ, Washington, DC, or remote, and will play a pivotal role in driving the successful integration of technology within the Finance domain.

They will contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Finance operations serving as the primary point of contact for all IT-related matters with Finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with Finance leaders and stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of their vision, objectives, challenges, and operational processes.

Proactively identify opportunities where IT can support Finance functions, add value, improve efficiencies, and effectively contribute to the achievement of business objectives by addressing and prioritizing their technology needs.

Collaborate with Finance leadership to align the Finance tech strategy with overall IT and business objectives to improve Finance processes, employee experiences, and data management.

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to identify opportunities for IT innovation and alignment with Finance strategies.

Maintain expertise in the finance application landscape to help us utilize our current investments to the fullest as well as understand when to recommend new solutions.

Work closely with Finance stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document IT requirements related to Finance processes and projects.

Translate Finance needs into a clear and actionable business requirements document, considering technical feasibility and resource constraints ensuring all parties have a common understanding of the project scope and objectives.

Partner with ITS to translate requirements into specifications that can be deployed by the administrator of the systems or passed on to development/reporting teams.

Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, of IT projects related to Finance, from initiation to implementation, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.

Coordinate with cross-functional IT teams, vendors, and Finance professionals to drive project execution and seamless integration of new technologies.
Manage the Finance IT portfolio, evaluating and assigning business impact and strategic alignment for providing prioritization.
Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance for Finance systems and applications.
Leverage Finance data and analytics to provide insights for Finance decision-making and workforce planning.
Champion change management efforts related to IT projects, ensuring smooth adoption and user engagement.
Develop and deliver training programs and communication materials to support technology adoption by Finance professionals and employees.

Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for Finance technology solutions, providing regular updates to Finance and IT leadership on performance and outcomes.

Continuously seek feedback from stakeholders and implement improvement measures to enhance IT service delivery.

Actively support the advancement of organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion lens across job responsibilities.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

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