What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Business Relationship Manager position at VanderHouwen?
Status: 6-Month Contract
Job Title: IT Business Relationship Manager
Pay: DOE
Location: Hybrid in Sacramento, CA (Remote on Monday/Friday and Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
About the Company:
We are a leading provider of reliable, sustainable energy solutions, dedicated to serving our community with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Our organization plays a pivotal role in delivering affordable and clean energy to residents and businesses while driving initiatives that promote energy conservation and renewable energy.
Our services span from electricity generation and distribution to energy-saving programs, all designed to meet the growing needs of our customers while supporting long-term sustainability. We are committed to providing innovative solutions that contribute to a greener future, improve the quality of life, and support the economic vitality of our region.
We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization that values diversity, environmental stewardship, and community-driven success.
IT Business Relationship Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced IT Business Relationship Manager (BRM) to join their team. The IT BRM will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between IT and various business units, ensuring technology solutions align with strategic goals and maximize value. This position requires a collaborative leader who can facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders while enhancing the alignment between IT initiatives and business objectives.
This role is a hybrid model in Sacramento, California.
IT Business Relationship Manager Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic liaison between IT and assigned business units to align technology solutions with business needs.
- Collaborate with IT leadership, PMO, business stakeholders, and subject matter experts to ensure technology requirements are effectively met.
- Facilitate clear communication between IT and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex IT concepts into understandable language.
- Drive collaboration across departments to enhance technology adoption and utilization.
- Identify challenges in IT-business alignment, propose solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the development of IT strategies that align with business objectives and industry trends.
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels, building trust and ensuring collaborative problem-solving.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and IT infrastructure to guide informed decision-making.
IT Business Relationship Manager Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT business relationship management or a related role.
- Proven ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and actively listen to business needs.
- Strong understanding of business operations, industry trends, and strategic planning.
- Experience with IT infrastructure, systems, and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on improving IT-business processes.
- Familiarity with network, server, and database systems for technical discussions.
- Experience working within frameworks like ITIL for service delivery and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and their integration with business processes.
Preferred:
- Experience with strategic portfolio management and understanding of current technology trends.
- Proven ability to facilitate consensus among departments with differing technology objectives.
- Experience managing resource constraints and identifying critical paths for strategic technology decisions.
- Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project delivery methodologies.
- Knowledge of the utility industry and the systems that support it is a plus.
