IT Business Engagement Manager - OCS Supply Chain

Requisition Number: 68360

 

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The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies.  Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes.  IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

 

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced IT Business Engagement Manager specializing in Supply Chain to join our team. In this role, you will act as the liaison between the IT department and the Corning Optical Communications (COC) Optical Connectivity Solutions (OCS) Supply Chain team, ensuring that technology solutions align with business objectives and drive operational efficiency. You will be responsible for understanding business requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and overseeing the implementation of IT projects that enhance our supply chain planning capabilities. The candidate will be key partner to the Corporate IT Service Lines and Support Teams. A couple of the key programs the candidate will be engaged in are the implementation of an Advanced Planning Solution for the COC division and COC’s ERP Transformation from SAP ECC to SAP S4.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Business Partnership: Serve as the main point of contact for the Supply Chain Planning team, understanding their needs, goals, and challenges. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Corporate IT Partnership: Serve as the main point of contact for the IT Supply Chain Planning support team. Prioritizing work, shaping bundles and projects, and assisting them with planning resources need for support and road mapped capability implementation.
• Requirement Gathering: Conduct thorough analysis of business processes and requirements, working closely with the Supply Chain Planning team to identify opportunities for improvement and automation.
• Solution Design: Collaborate with IT architects and developers to design and propose technology solutions that meet business needs. Ensure that solutions are scalable, sustainable, and align with the overall IT strategy.
• Project Management: Lead and manage IT projects related to supply chain planning from inception to completion. Develop project plans, allocate resources, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Change Management: Facilitate change management processes to