Ardagh Group
Group IT - Business Relationship Manager
Ardagh Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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le description:
The IT Business Relationship Manager will lead several areas of the IT Portfolio to deliver flexible, scalable, and effective technology solutions that solve business problems and consistently deliver business value aligned with the business strategy. This role will work closely with IT business partners and is responsible for ensuring the portfolio of the IT projects is effectively managed, prioritised, approved and delivered in line with the expectations of all senior stakeholders. The role will also be responsible for providing business analysis and project management expertise to business-critical projects within the IT portfolio
Responsibilities:Facilitate the management and IT steeringPartner with business areas and IT business partners to develop IT delivery roadmaps aligned with business and IT strategyImplement Ardagh Group IT roadmaps to support successful delivery of projects and management of project scopeSupport the IT financial controller and IT senior management teams in the yearly budgeting process, and ongoing maintenance of budget oversightWork with the business and IT teams to develop innovative solutions that automate and scale business processesLead and contribute to post project implementation reviewsCommunicate project lessons learned with the goal of continuously improving project delivery and business analysis standards within Ardagh GroupEnsure the portfolio of the IT projects is effectively managed, prioritised, approved and delivered in line with the expectations of all senior stakeholdersOversee the effective delivery of approved Group IT projects aligned with the Sox IT project management methodologyMinimum skills / qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business or engineering.Professional certification in one or more of the following disciplines: Project Management; Business Analysis; Project Portfolio ManagementFive (5) years of proven project delivery, including large transformation projects leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed teamsExperience chairing and facilitating project/portfolio steering committees attended by senior executive levelAbility to work with the business to produce justifications that drive financial value to the organizationDetailed knowledge of key IT systems and capabilities that support the end-to-end processing of functions across the businessAbility to deal with ambiguity and thrive in a rapidly changing business environmentExcellent interpersonal and communication skills responsibilitiesUp to 40% travelPreferred skills / qualifications:
Ability to set the direction and strategy for a small - medium sized teamA proactive, problem-solving and delivery-focused approach to day-to-day roles and responsibilitiesAbout Ardagh GroupArdagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world's leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.
Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you'll enjoy the journey!
Benefits Offered
Medical, prescription, dental and vision plansHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Life insurance401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contributionPaid holidays, floating days and vacationShort- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition reimbursement programProfessional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource GroupsBenefits available from day 1 of employmentFlexible and hybrid working hours
Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Clare McHugh (clare.mchugh@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.
le description:
The IT Business Relationship Manager will lead several areas of the IT Portfolio to deliver flexible, scalable, and effective technology solutions that solve business problems and consistently deliver business value aligned with the business strategy. This role will work closely with IT business partners and is responsible for ensuring the portfolio of the IT projects is effectively managed, prioritised, approved and delivered in line with the expectations of all senior stakeholders. The role will also be responsible for providing business analysis and project management expertise to business-critical projects within the IT portfolio
Responsibilities:Facilitate the management and IT steeringPartner with business areas and IT business partners to develop IT delivery roadmaps aligned with business and IT strategyImplement Ardagh Group IT roadmaps to support successful delivery of projects and management of project scopeSupport the IT financial controller and IT senior management teams in the yearly budgeting process, and ongoing maintenance of budget oversightWork with the business and IT teams to develop innovative solutions that automate and scale business processesLead and contribute to post project implementation reviewsCommunicate project lessons learned with the goal of continuously improving project delivery and business analysis standards within Ardagh GroupEnsure the portfolio of the IT projects is effectively managed, prioritised, approved and delivered in line with the expectations of all senior stakeholdersOversee the effective delivery of approved Group IT projects aligned with the Sox IT project management methodologyMinimum skills / qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business or engineering.Professional certification in one or more of the following disciplines: Project Management; Business Analysis; Project Portfolio ManagementFive (5) years of proven project delivery, including large transformation projects leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed teamsExperience chairing and facilitating project/portfolio steering committees attended by senior executive levelAbility to work with the business to produce justifications that drive financial value to the organizationDetailed knowledge of key IT systems and capabilities that support the end-to-end processing of functions across the businessAbility to deal with ambiguity and thrive in a rapidly changing business environmentExcellent interpersonal and communication skills responsibilitiesUp to 40% travelPreferred skills / qualifications:
Ability to set the direction and strategy for a small - medium sized teamA proactive, problem-solving and delivery-focused approach to day-to-day roles and responsibilitiesAbout Ardagh GroupArdagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world's leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.
Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you'll enjoy the journey!
Benefits Offered
Medical, prescription, dental and vision plansHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Life insurance401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contributionPaid holidays, floating days and vacationShort- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition reimbursement programProfessional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource GroupsBenefits available from day 1 of employmentFlexible and hybrid working hours
Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Clare McHugh (clare.mchugh@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.