Mgr, Solution 1

The Mgr, Solution 1 is a manager position that leads a team responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of IT solutions within the organization. A key focus is creating, delivering—including the ideation, planning, execution, collecting requirements and operational decommissioning—and operating these IT solutions for the organization globally. This management position approves solution architecture and manages all financial, technical and human resources supporting end-to-end IT solution lifecycle ownership. This position provides vision and direction to customers on how technology can be used to increase user productivity, solve complex business problems, and support the mission of the organization. This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel. We value early, mid and late-career candidates and encourage all applicants with the posted skills and abilities to apply. Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience. Eight years of progressive experience managing IT engineering solutions or engineering professionals. Proven ability to manage solutions effectively and within budget Must have experience building and maintaining professional client and vendor relationships Must understand business needs are preeminent, facilitated by technology Strong communication skills Experience in establishing vision and can translate that vision into business solutions Demonstrated success building, deploying and operating enterprise-class solutions Ability to manage full lifecycle solution delivery Strong product and operational experience, including managing a budget, resource management and metrics This job operates in a professional office environment To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment

Preferred:

Master's degree Establishes and maintains trusted partner relationships:

• Identifies partner stakeholders at all levels, meets with them on a regular basis, and becomes part of their senior management team/director's council.
• Influences the partner as a result of understanding and acting upon their needs.
• Identifies general and domain-specific technology trends and develops strategies to leverage technology for partner's benefit.

Identifies general technology trends and collaborates on strategies to leverage technology for user's benefit. Promotes and supports portfolio, division, and department strategies and goals.

Articulates portfolio vision and roadmap:

• Translates business vision in terms that can be easily understood and communicates that vision to all stakeholders.
• Leverages solution/initiative roadmap to get buy-in from key partner and stakeholders.
• Sets and achieves solution/initiative goals and project milestones that support vision and align with division and department goals.

Executes portfolio and project plans. Develops proposed budgets with business justifications, time frame, and impact. Manages approved budgets. Oversees product full lifecycle—ideation, planning, execution, collecting requirements and operational decommission Oversees product/solution success Demonstrates leadership and creates a high performing workforce. Utilizes the Leadership Pattern in all aspects of the role Reviews staffing needs and resource allocations with supported portfolios on a regular basis and addresses issues proactively Forecasts budgets The employee must regularly manage the work of other employees (may include mixed workforce) The employee is authorized, in partnership with HR, to hire or fire employees and recommends advancement, promotion or any other change of status of employees within their reporting line