Manager IT & Data, Business Partner

The Manager IT & Data Business Partner will be the key strategic liaison between the business and IT & Data for all technology needs in the US

This individual will be responsible for understanding the business and its strategic goals, requirements and objectives

This role will drive prioritization of business technology projects and support in the prioritization of work throughout the group

This role will work closely with local and global IT product groups to identify solutions to fulfill the demands that align with both the business strategy and the global technology strategy

The BP will also work to ensure successful delivery and support of the IT and Data applications that enable business value.

This role will provide E2E support for designated business process areas as a priority and will be involved in other cross-functional topics.

The position will be based in our office in White Plains, NY.

Business Strategy / Strategic Vision

• Act as main point of contact between business and IT & Data function to align on strategic priorities, roadmaps and connects with the right IT & Data expert to solve and implement data & IT needs for the business.
• Identify business technology needs and strategies and develop a strategic roadmap of products and services to enable growth, developing business cases to secure commitment for delivery
• Ensure related priorities are clearly and consistently communicated to business and IT & Data organization
• Manages IT strategic roadmap for business organization to IT & Data organization (ie, Product Group Leaders) and secures commitment of delivery within IT & Data organization
• Manages IT strategic roadmap process within Product Group Leaders
• Promotes continuous improvement stakeholders

Value Creation and Leadership

• Optimizes Business interactions with IT & Data, providing more efficiency and quality to delivery
• Identify opportunities for technology and analytics to generate value for business
• Manage business continuity and reliability by ensuring IT & Data operations are performing and delivering without disruption

  Engage and manage escalations as required.

Process, Product and Project Delivery

• Manage project and product portfolio within the assigned business area.
• Provide consultation during all phases of product development, including ensuring business requirements are identified
• Help institute product ownership and management using agile (Scrum) Framework and delivery model

Managerial Complexity

• Work closely to business stakeholders throughout multiple areas under his/her responsibility, coordinates IT strategy within Product Group Leaders and connects with Product Owners
• Lead teams (including external partners) to manage the delivery and execution of key strategic initiatives

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Systems or Data and Analytics
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the technology field, previous customer facing role a plus.
• Bilingual language skills are (English plus French or Spanish) an asset
• Strong knowledge on customer satisfaction & business partnering
• Broad understanding in IT & Data business model
• Proven experience delivering and implementing solutions in technology as Business Partner
• Ability to manage very high intensity problems
• Mastery of practical/technical knowledge
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience in product management and agile delivery models

The base compensation range for this position is $130-140K commensurate with experience

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options

To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment with opportunities to work both remotely and in office when desired.

About Us:

At Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Horizon Organic, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family

You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet

We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S

and Canada

Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet

One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer

All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs

We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status

Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in

the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect

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