IT Business Partner, Corporate Functions [OneIT]

Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking multiple highly skilled IT Corporate Function Business Partners for each to act as the primary liaison between the IT department and corporate functions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Shared Services, Procurement, Marketing/Communications and Project Delivery. This role ensures that IT services and solutions align with the strategic goals of these functions, driving efficiency and innovation while maintaining compliance with global standards.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Strategic Alignment
  • Partner with corporate function leaders to understand their strategic objectives and ensure IT initiatives support these goals.
  • Partner with IT function leaders to ensure alignment of all new initiatives with the Global IT strategy
  • Partner with Enterprise Architecture to ensure the solution aligns with the WSP IT architecture
• Service Management
  • Responsible for managing corporate demands, service escalations and executive engagement
  • Leverage and advocate for the demand management process that captures, evaluates, and prioritizes technology investments from across the organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders within the corporate functions, acting as a trusted advisor on all IT-related matters.
  • Communicate the value and impact of IT services to business stakeholders, enhancing understanding and support for IT initiatives
• Requirements Gathering
  • Collaborate with BRM resources to ensure business requirements are gathered, documented and prioritized for each initiative, translating business needs into technical specifications
  • Ensure requirements are gathered from every region when applicable
• Process Expertise
  • Ensure a strong understanding of corporate functions processes and systems already in use to effectively build a road map aligned with the corporate function's vision
  • Collaborate with global process leaders to ensure understanding and alignment with the best practices
• Change Management
  • Lead and support change management efforts related to IT initiatives, ensuring a smooth transition and high adoption rates
  • Collaborate with Regional IT Business Partners to ensure visibility on global IT initiatives
• Governance and Compliance
  • Ensure IT initiatives comply with global IT policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Innovation/Market Trends
  • Understands the IT industry, e.g., emerging technologies and trends, industry standards and the vendor landscape
  • Identify opportunities for digital transformation and innovation with corporate functions, advocating for the adoption of new technologies and practices
• Performance Management
  • Ensure each IT initiatives that gets to the delivery stage have a strong business case
  • Develop Key performance indicators (KPIs) that link IT service delivery and project outcomes with business performance objectives

What you'll bring to WSP:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. Master degree is a plus
• Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in an IT Business Partnering or a related role, with a focus on specific corporate functions (Finance, Legal, HR, Shared Services, Procurement, Marketing/Communications, Project Delivery)
• Skills
  • Proficient in strategic business partnering with a passion for developing relationships
  • Strong customer awareness and a proven track record of ensuring stakeholder inclusivity
  • Ability to quickly gain the confidence of the business and colleagues through excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
  • Proven experience in IT business partnering, in business relationship management, in IT service delivery, and strategic planning within a corporate setting
  • Strong understanding of corporate functions and their IT needs
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, capable of articulating the value of technology investments in terms of business outcomes
  • Experience with project management methodologies
  • Strong knowledge of IT governance, compliance, and risk management
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Certifications
  • Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or BRMP are preferred

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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