Senior Principal IT Pillar Specialist

The Senior Principal IT Pillar Specialist (ISM) is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The ISM plays a pivotal role on the project and key roles & responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the entire lifecycle of information management processes for projects, from initial estimate to final completion and handover; Review Invitations to Bid (ITB/ITT) from clients for Information Management requirements and assess risks and opportunities; Coordinate with business and IT stakeholders in preparing the Information Management / Information & Systems Management Execution Plan for proposals and projects; Prepare Information Management (IM) estimates covering hardware, resources, and licenses, and control spending within allocated budgets; Prepare, review, and issue proposal write-ups and IM documents; Detect and manage project scope changes; Coordinate project-specific infrastructure setup for construction sites, client resident teams, and joint venture partners in cooperation with Project IT; Specify and coordinate processes and tools for data collection, validation, consolidation, and handover to the client; Act as the single point of contact for project management and clients on Information Management matters; Translate project-specific information requirements into efficient system configurations and user instructions in coordination with execution tool administrators; Prepare functional specifications and manage the development and implementation of project-specific applications and/or interfaces; Capture lessons learned and best practices, ensuring they are embedded within the organization; Initiate and conduct Information Management / Information Systems Management (IM/ISM) audits and peer reviews; Train and coach personnel for assignments and ongoing development; Provide input to audits and peer reviews, and undertake additional project audits as required

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Finance, or Management, Required Minimum; 10+ years of experience in IT supporting engineering applications with 3+ years as a Project Information Manager; Extensive functional knowledge in the Payroll industry and leadership expertise; Extensive Project Management experience; Ability to work as a team member as well as act as a team leader; Have wide experience with technical tools such as ERP, BI, etc.; Maintain key competencies associated with the IT function; Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken; Must be a finance IT SME in process & technical knowledge of Timekeeping systems, General Accounting, Job Cost Accounting, Sub-ledgers, General Ledger, and Close Cycles (month, quarter year)

Nice to have

Tax; Treasury; Audit; Financial Reporting; Project Accounting; Billing & Revenue