What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Business Partner position at Sonesta?
Job Description Summary IT Business Partner (ITBP) has the overall responsibility to serve as the strategic interface with Sonesta’s Franchising and Development organization for the purpose of business technology strategy development, solution discovery, service management, risk management, and relationship management. The ITBP serves as the business relationship link between Franchising and Development and the IT organization at the executive level. The ITBP provides highly valued strategic consulting level support and guidance through key IT initiatives. They communicate decisions, priorities, and relevant project information to appropriate levels of staff regarding business unit requests and projects and initiatives. They proactively share knowledge of technology risks and opportunities to build competitive advantage and improve efficiency and effectiveness of business units. They partner with business leadership and other key stakeholders to define opportunities and identify and prioritize projects based on predefined criteria (e.g. return on investment, productivity, compliance). Job Description Collaborate with leaders both inside and outside the organization to ensure delivery of meaningful results from strategic initiatives. Build strategic relationships with partners to stimulate, surface, and shape demand. Ensure that the business's products, services, and resources are tailored to meet the specific needs and expectations of partners and customers, and that they are delivered in a way that drives the greatest possible value and impact. Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills and building and maintaining strong relationships with partners at all levels of the organization. Leading by example and modeling desired behaviors, such as transparency, accountability, and a focus on continuous improvement. Foster a culture of learning and growth, encouraging partners to share their ideas and feedback, and working to incorporate these insights into the business's strategy and operations. Continuously developing and refining leadership skills and practices, through training, mentoring, and ongoing feedback, and reflection. Develop deep domain knowledge of your partner's organizational functions. Ability to be proactive and forward-thinking regarding changes in the external environment and organizational needs to ensure that the business can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing landscape. Work closely with partners to understand their social, environmental, and financial priorities and ensure that the business is linked with these priorities. Advance the ITBP/BRM capability beyond just the role and function, sharing ownership with the full ITBP/BRM community with the aim of continuous improvement. Champion a culture of shared ownership and constant organizational evolution. Emphasize the importance of clear and effective communication by highlighting the role of language as a critical element in effective communication. Continually improve the value framework to drive organizational awareness and education. Advocate as a champion of change for your partners' strategic plans. Collaborate as a member of the Business Systems team to actively mature the Business Systems Analyst and IT Business Partner disciplines at Sonesta. Additional Job Description Qualifications Superior verbal and written communication skills, including an ability and comfort in presenting to executive leaders. A team player who aggressively drives change with thoughtfulness and quality. Experience helping executive leaders translate strategy ideas into concrete and actionable initiatives. Strong analytical and conceptual skills; ability to create original concepts and theories for a variety of projects. Hospitality and hotel industry experience is a big plus as is experience implementing franchise-focused CRM platforms. Other Night and weekend work are occasionally needed for critical support and project deliverables. Travel requirements are less than 10% but may be occasionally necessary. Ability to work multiple consecutive hours on a computer. This position work mostly in an office-type environment. Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range pay range: $100,000 to $125,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills and job specific/overall experience Benefits Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account with Company Match 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Paid Vacation and Sick Days Sonesta Hotel Discounts Educational Assistance Paid Parental Leave Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Various Employee Perks and Discounts Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered. At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues. If you are interested in a career in some of the most impressive and beautiful surroundings in the world with generous benefits and perks, we hope you’ll get in touch with us. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000
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