IT Business Partner, Miyagi, Japan (Hybrid), or can be based in other countries across Asia

IT Business Partner
Summary
Working with the Director of IT Business Partners, the Manager, IT Business Partner is responsible to lead the strategic alignment between Celestica's business units in Japan and global IT capabilities. This role is a critical driver of business efficiency, growth, and innovation, requiring a strong advisor who can translate business vision into a technology roadmap and manage high-impact projects from ideation to delivery. Acting as a liaison between Celestica’s functional areas and the technology team throughout multiple project lifecycles.  In addition to acting as an advisor and making recommendations in response to new technology solutions, this individual will assist in the preparation and update of business processes to help improve the efficiencies within the Company. The role requires the ability to review internal processes, technical specifications, projected costs and proposals and provide advice on proposed process improvement projects. The incumbent will at times also be required to work with vendors to prepare detailed Statement of Works for projects and manage such projects through the project lifecycle.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Able to facilitate and run a detailed requirements gathering workshop with the appropriate business subject matter experts, leverage Design Thinking or other workshop methodologies, in conjunction with business analysis documentation templates.
• Build close relationships with the functional areas the role is responsible for to understand what IT capabilities they need to innovate, grow, improve efficiencies, or address compliance requirements. Facilitate and function as a liaison between business units and IT’s development team to design and implement new solutions to meet business requirements
• Be accountable for the completion of key project activities in collaboration with the IT Project Management Office, internal IT teams and vendors.  Able to negotiate with teams, and escalate as required, when project roadblocks are encountered, and project management practices are not being followed.  Ensure that applicable project management practices are followed throughout project lifecycles.
• Research current technology and its function within the enterprise and apply specialized technical knowledge to improve business processes. Conduct technical research on system upgrades to determine feasibility, cost, time required, and compatibility with current systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and perform cost benefit analysis to determine viable solutions for process improvement needs. Analyze and evaluate present and proposed business procedures or problems to define needs for improved processes/systems; prepare detailed flow charts and diagrams improved processes
• Qualify and help prioritize requirements when there might be constraints around the availability of IT execution resources or budget to enable the process change.
• Participate on hardware and software evaluations related to a proposed solution for the process change and prepare readouts to the business team around the proposed solution
• Stay informed on new or emerging trends and technologies that provide clear benefits to the organization, business partners, and/or customers

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Demonstrated strength in business analysis - requirements solicitation, documentation and playback.
  • Experience in defining requirements and activities for application development as evidenced by previous work-related experience, preferably in a production/manufacturing environment
  • Experience in performing objective analysis and re-engineering of business processes to maximize quality service and cost-effectiveness
• Demonstrated strength in project management and planning
• Proactive approach to problems and issues
• Skill in analysis, problem solving, critical thinking and decision making
• Understanding of Electronics Manufacturing and Operations (operation terms and concepts), Production planning, Logistics and operational processes
• Understanding of functional areas such as manufacturing operations, finance, supply chain and quality
• Knowledge of IT Infrastructure and Architecture is a plus
• Business or technical writing as evidenced by previous work-related experience
• Understanding of standard application development design process, and project management tools
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Proactive self-starter with an 'owner's mindset'
• Consistently delivers quality work on time, with a strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical, negotiation and creative problem-solving skills
• Motivated, methodical, and optimistic
• Strong ability to communicate ideas both orally and in written form.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in Japanese (e.g. native-level or JLPT N1/N2) and English with both local business stakeholders and global/HQ IT teams.
Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Experience

• 10+ years' related experience is appropriate for a managerial role that includes project management and strategic partnership.
• Exceptional candidates with a proven track record of strategic IT leadership in the electronics manufacturing sector will be considered, even if the total years of experience is slightly below the target."

Typical Education

• Bachelor's Degree. University degree in one of the following: Computer Science, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or a combination of work experience with education.

Vera HUANG

M/whatsapp: +86 133 1173 0912

E: ​Vera.Huang@morganphilips.com