IT Business Partner

About the Role

As an IT Business Partner, you will act as a vital IT liaison within the Grid Technologies Digital Services organization. You will bridge the gap between business stakeholders at the expanding facility and IT development teams, ensuring that technology solutions align with strategic objectives. Imagine leading strategic business analysis to capture new process requirements, designing IT solutions, and managing projects to oversee implementation. Your focus on continuous process optimization will ensure long-term efficiency, translating complex business needs into functional IT systems that support our factory's growth. What You'll Do

• Act as the primary liaison between factory business units and IT development teams, identifying and analyzing business needs related to the expansion.

• Conduct comprehensive requirements gathering sessions, documenting business processes and defining project scope and objectives for new IT solutions.

• Translate complex business requirements into clear functional specifications, user stories, and process flow diagrams while analyzing existing systems for improvement opportunities.

• Manage the lifecycle of IT projects, ensuring alignment with business timelines and objectives from solution design to deployment, while collaborating with technical teams for feasibility and scalability.

• Drive AI adoption by identifying value-adding use cases and fostering a digital mindset within teams, while overseeing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate solutions.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives by researching new technologies, managing stakeholder expectations, and providing regular updates on project progress and risks. What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in IT business systems analysis; a proven track record of managing large, complex projects (more experience may be considered for a higher level).

• Understanding of SAP processes, modules, demands, etc.; demonstrated experience as a subject matter expert in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly preferred.

• Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and expertise in business process improvement.

• Proficiency with the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodology, with a strong competence in driving AI awareness and identifying use cases.

• Willingness to relocate to Richland, MS area if not already located there (relocation assistance may be provided).

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

• Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers. Nice to Have

• Demonstrated experience as a subject matter expert in a manufacturing or industrial environment (preferred). Compensation & Benefits

• Rewards and benefits include opportunities to work with a global team, medical benefits, remote/flexible work, time off/paid holidays and parental leave, continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform, and access to employee resource groups.