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Assignment: Technology Strategy, Operations, and Enterprise Capabilities

Location: Remote


The Lead, Technology Solutions role devises an effective strategy for executing and delivering on IT business initiatives. This role works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial, acts as a liaison and collaborates with the stakeholders to identify and deliver strategic enablement solutions. The role advises executives to develop functional strategies on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

This role will:

• Establish governance for ongoing cost reduction opportunities across the Technology Strategy, Operations, and Enterprise Capabilities (TechStrat) organization within IT.
• Execute on Outcomes as determined by Senior Leadership for technology cost reduction opportunities
• Drive targets (default if necessary) for Price and/or Quantity optimization
• Overall proactive program coordination across all cost efficiency opportunities in TechStrat
• Provide direction and coordination to cost managers across VP organizations and set expectations
• Track & report progress on cost reduction opportunities across each team (KPIs, reductions)
• Partner with the Cost Transparency team and coordinate with the IT Productivity Office
• Review various financial data from different systems to provide analysis and potential opportunities to Senior Leadership
• Support spending and/or savings decisions across operations and project portfolios and ensure that performance is managed dynamically to reflect changes in strategy and objectives to optimize the value of the company’s spending.
• Support the process of Long-Term Planning and facilitate communication and feedback with stakeholders
• Support the annual technology strategy and budget planning calendar process that is in synch with the corporate budgeting process, enabling multiple technology teams to plan together
• Participate in cost modeling, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and trade-off exercises.
• Stay educated on the latest cost optimization strategies and technologies; gather insights, develop new opinions and strategies around optimization and present solutions to leadership.
• Assess issues, risks and opportunities and apply escalation criteria when needed

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Role Essentials

• Bachelor’s degree required in IT, Business, Finance or a related field or equivalent experience
• Possess 10+ years of progressive experience leading continuous improvement efforts, evaluating existing systems and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deliver presentations to senior leaders
• Advanced experience producing financial analysis, metrics, measurements and trend reports
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail
• Advanced experience leading special projects and producing metrics, measurements and trend reports
• Be a self-starter and be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Role Desirables

• Master’s Degree in IT, Business, Finance or a related field or equivalent experience
• 10+years of experience in Project, Program or Portfolio management
• Experience with Apptio, ServiceNow, LeanIX, Azure DevOps, Jira Align a plus
• Experience working directly with senior leadership
• Agile SAFe Certification
• Related Certifications such as Six Sigma
• Possess a solid understanding of operations, technology, communications and processes

Interview Format:         

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Work-At-Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.