Information Technology Strategic Business Partner - Engineering

JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.

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Job Title:

Information Technology Strategic Business Partner - Engineering

Job Description:

Join the team that's powering progress

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the world who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity in Indianapolis, IN for an Information Technology Business Partner supporting the Engineering Organization

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

The IT Strategic Business Partner is the digital transformation champion for the Engineering department and engages with the function to develop business technology strategy by assessing business needs and proactively identifying technology solutions to enable the business strategy and enhance the efficiency of the department as well as the company. They provide highly valued strategic consulting level support, guidance through key IT initiatives, and quality solutions to meet the needs of the department and the company.

The Information Technology Strategic Business Partner communicates decisions, priorities, and relevant project information to appropriate levels of staff regarding the Engineering demands, Products, programs, projects, and initiatives in collaboration with the EPMO. They proactively share knowledge of technology risks and opportunities to build competitive advantage and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the function. They also partner with business leadership, Product Owners, and other key customers to define opportunities and identify and prioritize projects based on predefined criteria (e.g., return on investment, efficiency, compliance)

Functional Advocate

• Understand business strategies and advocates for delivery of efficient and appropriate solutions to achieve business objectives and goals.
• Ensures alignment between Engineering roadmaps and IT technical roadmaps.
• Manage the relationship with Engineering and active engagement with functional leadership.
• Establishes themselves as a strategic partner with Engineering.
• Primary point of contact between IT and the Engineering for new demands and acts as an escalation point.
• Engages cross-functional IS&S team members from Product Teams, Project Teams, IT Operations and/or IT Security based on the need.
• Educates functional partners on IT services and capabilities and provides strategy solutions and platforms to unify services.

Manage Demand for IT Services

• Business value Identification & realization.
• Works collaboratively Engineering to define the case and associated total cost of ownership that supports the identified business outcome.
• Engineering business plan & roadmap alignment that are then represented during portfolio formation.
• Advocate for Engineering priorities with IT Steering Group
• Work with Engineering to collaboratively define, evaluate, and prioritize demand for new or changed IT services.

Innovation & Exploration

• Works with the Engineering to explore new capabilities and technologies that could deliver differentiated value.
• Serves as an entrepreneurial thought leader working collaboratively with the business function and IT.
• Educates the business on the value of information technology.

Servicing

• Ensure products & services for the function are fit for purpose (utility) and fit for use (warranty)
• Works with product teams and service teams to ensure the appropriate service levels are understood and obtained.
• Markets IT services and solutions to the business function
• Collect and analyze business feedback on the value of IT services.
• Identify improvements and successes and based on customer satisfaction patterns.

Value Delivery & Realization

• Work collaboratively with Engineering to ensure the full value of products and services are realized throughout their lifecycle.
• Ensures that there are metrics and monitoring capabilities in place for new products and services to minimize value leakage and to ensure that the value delivered matches expectations.

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at 317-242-5000.

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN

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Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at 317-242-5000.

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.