IT Business Operations Analyst Senior

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads and/or supports the coordination, recommendations, modifications of complex contracts with the Business requestor, Finance and relevant Technology Services Personnel to development the contractual business terms (licensing, pricing, duration, deliverables, SLAs, etc.) from initial concept through to execution.
• Negotiates with suppliers, researches, recommends, reviews, and completes business terms and conditions, and works with the Commercial Transactions Group to complete agreement or independently if the contract qualifies as an exception.
• Provides input and maintains a licensing reporting system, and reviews and audits information to ensure proper licensing is maintained.
• Guide the sub-process in developing the IT Department Budget with information gathering (contracts, invoices, etc.) and recording the requests and data gathered. Assist in identifying budget needs, validates purchasing requests, identify potential savings opportunities, variance analysis to IT spend to keep alignment with HIT Budget. Ensure contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are adhered to. Maintenance and tracking of all contract issues from initiation to resolution with proper documentation to resolve vendor issues.
• Researches, recommends, and collaborates with managers and suppliers to analyze performance metrics to support changes to agreements.
• Provides documentation and interpretation of contractual rights and obligations internally and externally and ensures that due diligence is practiced in complying with the stated terms, conditions, and license entitlements.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly business reviews with strategic vendors, measure performance, and establish plans for continuous improvement. Provide input to evaluation, selection, and contract negotiations for acquisitions
• Prepare and manage annual category, subcategory and IT supplier level investments for products and services for reporting and inputs into IT budgeting and strategic planning process. Improve IT spend management by evaluating spend to determine if IT is using other than preferred vendors and communicating with business to promote benefits of using preferred vendors
• Performing periodic audits of invoices to ensure vendor is charging negotiated contract prices or quotes, work with accounts payable team to assist in invoice reconciliation issues. Coordinate and process IT equipment and supply orders and deliveries with designated vendors. Submit IT equipment and supply requirements through contracts work flow as applicable.
• Oversees and leads RFI, RFPs, and communications for identified product/service opportunities. Participate in periodic status update meetings with IT Owners and Business users regarding contract negotiations.
• Acts as a resource for the project managers to ensure that project related standards are being utilized. Acts as a business resource by providing direction for various product processes (i.e. research, return merchandise authorization (RMAs), warranties, equipment quote assistance). Provides coaching and guidance to new and associate level team members.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

None Required.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Computer Science, or Information Technology or Business or related.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 5 years or more of experience in a Computer Science, Information Technology or Business Administration related field, including computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite and experience in working with large-scale automated material management systems, advanced sourcing and contract negotiation experience with major software, hardware, and hosted IT solution providers, and previous experience supporting IT systems on how they function.
• Preferred remote locations in IL, WI, NC, GA ================================================ Fully Remote Role from these states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, IL (Only WI/IL Division), LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.
• No relocation, No Sponsorship or transfer of visa for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Advanced understanding of IT software licensing from multiple manufacturers and vendors

Advanced understanding software asset management

Working knowledge of hardware asset management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the demonstrated ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization

Ability to handle sensitive issues, confidential agreements, keen political acumen, and an understanding of the political environment to know when to seek management assistance.

Strong attention to detail

Procurement and technology business knowledge including robust understanding of contract terms and contract execution

Demonstrated ability to manage and follow-through on multiple projects/contracts simultaneously through process management skills

Ability to work with analysis tools such as Excel and ERP financials to analyze and present data

Knowledge of using a ticketing system to manage workload and update end users

Highly self-directed and innovative

Analytical understanding of the language and structure of technology contracts

Critically think and recommend necessary changes (redlines) to IT agreements with little or no direction to ensure the best outcomes with pricing, terms, SLAs, audits, etc.

Ability to multitask, work independently and prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely and accurate manner

Strong sense of ownership, urgency, intellectual curiosity, willingness to learn and improve

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Exposed to a normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.