IT Manager Smart Automation and Data Platform

Country of Work Location: UK or NL

This role is specifically managing the portfolios Smart Automation and Data Platforms in the Finance Business Interface. Since these portfolios are not only for Finance but also for the wider Shell organization the IT Manager needs to interact with a lot of senior stakeholders (EVP's and VP's), therefore strong communication and stakeholder mgt skills are essential in this role.

The IT Manager is accountable for identifying and delivering bottom line value to the business through both the implementation of innovative new IT solutions and harvesting of existing IT assets to enable the achievement of the business strategy, value drivers and KPIs.

The key focus areas of the role are:

Relationship management, Business intelligence, Integrated Business and IT strategy, IT Portfolio Management, Value Generation and Innovation.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Act as a focal point for Smart Automation opportunities across GF Finance
- Liaise with relevant IT Managers and business stakeholders to identify, assess and scope Smart Automation opportunities
- Assess the overlaps and synergies between identified opportunities to simplify and standardise the opportunities
- Liaise with relevant Business Architecture stakeholders to drive the selection of the most appropriate technology solution
- Drive development of business cases for Smart Automation opportunities ready to progress
- Maintain Smart Automation dashboard across GF Finance and report to leadership as required
- Maintain Smart Automation dashboard for opportunities across GF Finance

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

- A commercial mindset coupled with a strong interest in the business
- Strong communication and stakeholder mgt skills

ABILITY TO SHAPE AND TRANSLATE A TECHNOLOGY ENABLED VISON INTO DELIVERY OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OUTCOMES

- Gravitas and excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to engage and influence up to Senior Executive level in a complex organization
- Ability to build strong collaborative partnerships with senior business stakeholders
- Ability to build and lead high performing IT natural teams aligned around driving greater business value
- Resilience, courage and the willingness to challenge and manage business expectations
- Experience in developing business cases and in managing IT budgets through the IT demand management and planning process
- Typical Experience: 8 - 10 years in IT with prior IT management experience.
- Strong preference: Finance background (educations and/or experience)
- Minimum Education or Certification: 3-year Degree

Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.