IT Strategic Business Partner

Job Requirements Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Responsibilities: As an IT Strategic Business Partner (SBP) based in Dallas, TX, you will be pivotal in aligning the company's IT strategy and technology roadmap with the business objectives and vision of the Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance functions. You will work closely with senior business and IT leaders to identify opportunities for technology to drive innovation, operational excellence, and competitive advantage. This role requires a strong understanding of business operations and enabling technologies to translate complex business needs into clear and actionable IT strategies. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary liaison between IT and business leaders in Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance. • Develop and understand the business strategy, challenges, and opportunities for these functional areas. • Collaborate with business leaders to identify and prioritize technology initiatives that support key business objectives. • Facilitate the development and communication of multi-year IT strategic roadmaps that are aligned with business goals. • Partner with enterprise architects and IT solution leaders to translate business needs into technical solutions. • Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, guiding emerging technologies, digital transformation, and process optimization. • Monitor industry trends and best practices to recommend innovations that drive efficiency and growth proactively. • Ensure effective change management and stakeholder engagement for IT initiatives impacting the business. • Work with IT program and project managers to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality technology solutions within budget. • Measure and communicate the value and business impact of IT investments. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred. • 10+ years of IT business partnership or consulting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment. • Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, quality management systems, supply chain processes, and financial systems. • Proven ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships with business leaders. • Demonstrated experience in technology planning, project management, and digital transformation. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to translate business needs into technology solutions and vice versa. • Strong familiarity with various ERP systems is a must, while familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics F&O and SAP is a plus. • Strong familiarity with Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance systems is a must, while familiarity with ETQ (Quality) and OneStream (Finance) is a plus. Key Competencies: • Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technology initiatives with business strategy. • Business Acumen: Deep understanding of manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and financial operations. • Collaboration: Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. • Change Leadership: Ability to lead through change and influence adoption of new technologies. • Innovation: Passion for identifying emerging technologies and driving business innovation. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.