IT Business Partner
£52,000
Location: Preston
An opportunity has arisen for a IT Buisness Partner / Business Analyst to play a key role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. In this exciting position, you will work closely with various departments, understanding their goals, challenges, and requirements, and collaborate with the IT team to develop and implement technology strategies that drive business performance and innovation.
Strategic Alignment:
1. Bridge the gap between different departments and IT, ensuring technology solutions are aligned with business goals.
2. Deeply understand business operations, objectives, and challenges.
3. Engage in strategic planning to prioritise technology needs.
Technology Solutions Development:
4. Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
5. Work with IT to design and implement scalable, sustainable technology solutions.
Project Management:
6. Manage end-to-end technology projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
7. Lead cross-functional teams for successful project implementation.
8. Monitor project progress, mitigate risks, and resolve any issues.
9. Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors.
10. Communicate project status and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
11. Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends.
12. Implement process improvements to boost efficiency and productivity.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential Skills:
13. Proven experience as a Technical Delivery Manager, IT Business Analyst, or IT Project Manager
14. Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate needs into technical solutions
15. Excellent project management skills, with a history of delivering successful technology projects
16. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
17. Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions
Desirable Skills:
18. Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related fields
19. Knowledge of current and emerging technologies within the retail industry
Benefits
20. Office profit share bonus
21. 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
22. BUPA private healthcare
23. Contributory pension & life assurance
24. Excellent colleague discounts
25. Wellbeing schemes and family support services