IT Business Relationship Manager - Commercial Operations

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

 

The IT Business Relationship Manager (BRM) serves as a pivotal link between IT and Business Units. They endeavor to understand business strategy and operations, deliver effective IT services and solutions, and judiciously manage IT resources and budgets, creating value for the business.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Business Units: Act as the primary point of contact for IT inquiries, collaborating closely with business leaders to understand their operational needs, strategic objectives, and the associated technical requirements.
• Strategic IT Planning: Partner with IT and business leadership to develop an IT strategy that supports business objectives. Assess existing technologies while anticipating future infrastructure needs and identifying innovative solutions
• Resource and Budget Management: Manage IT resources effectively to satisfy business needs. Administer and oversee IT budget, ensuring optimal utilization of funds for technological advancements, maintenance, and labor costs.
• Business Requirements Analysis: Identify, gather, and distill business requirements, facilitating their translation into concrete IT solutions. This involves facilitating focus group sessions, documenting processes, and aligning IT projects with business needs.
• Project Management: Provide oversight on IT project portfolios, ensuring alignment with business goals. Manage timelines, scope, and budget while coordinating with project teams and communicating regularly with stakeholders.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Ensure all IT applications and systems are compliant with industry guidelines and the firm's internal standards. Identify and ameliorate potential IT operational risks.
• Vendor Management: Handle relationships with third-party vendors, overseeing vendor selection, contract negotiation, and deliverables. Ensure that all outsourcing decisions adhere to budget constraints and resource availability.
• Change Management: Drive the successful implementation of new systems and technologies, supporting teams through transition stages. Support the implementation of robust training programs and minimize business disruption.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in IT management, business analysis, and budget and resource management.
• In-depth understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and trends.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of industry regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.

 

Skills and Competencies:

• Detailed knowledge of Renewable Energy business operations and IT capabilities.
• Capability to convert business requirements into effective IT solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Solid problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Competence in managing complex projects, resources, and budget.
• High level of professionalism, business acumen, and resilience.
• The IT Business Relationship Manager plays a crucial role in facilitating seamless operations and strategic growth by aligning IT and business strategies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job Overview

This position guides teams in the execution of agile initiatives to deliver customer value. Employees in this role train and coach in the use of Scrum, Lean, Kanban, XP, and scale agile framework practices.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Trains and coaches leaders, teams, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindset
• Contributes in Communities of Practice (CoP), within the agile network
• Promotes and encourages collaboration and transparency and builds trusting relationships between business, delivery, and other entities within the organization
• Facilitates periodic synchroniz