Senior IT Business Planning Manager

Pointwest Technologies Corp; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pointwest Technologies Corp is seeking a Senior IT Business Planning Manager to join their Office of Information Technology in Tallahassee, FL. This senior-level position requires candidates to have over 7 years of experience in IT/business roles, strong leadership skills, and a proven record in public-sector technology. Responsibilities include leading strategic alignment between business objectives and technology initiatives, facilitating work sessions, and analyzing data. Preferred qualifications include Scrum Master certification and proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT/business roles across various technical environments.
• Prior leadership in strategic planning, infrastructure, or IT operations.
• Proven work in public-sector technology organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead business/IT strategic alignment and planning.
• Conduct gap analyses and support project managers.
• Develop business cases and feasibility studies.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Gap analysis

Business process documentation

Data management

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

We are recruiting on behalf of our client. We are seeking a Senior IT Business Planning Manager to join the Office of Information Technology (OIT). This senior‑level role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills to align business goals with technology strategies across multiple departments. Candidates must be highly self‑directed and capable of working in a professional, public‑sector environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead business/IT strategic alignment and planning
• Gather/document business objectives for technology initiatives
• Conduct gap analyses and support business analysts/project managers
• Prioritize technology integrations aligned with business needs
• Assess current vs. future tech state; identify performance measures and transition plans
• Facilitate strategic work sessions and evaluate tech proposals
• Analyze data from multiple sources and present executive summaries
• Assist in business process redesign and technical assessments
• Develop business cases, feasibility studies, and POCs

This is an onsite role in Tallahassee, FL.

Mandatory Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related financial field
• OR equivalent work experience on a year‑for‑year basis

Experience:

• 7+ years in IT/business roles across various technical environments
• Prior leadership in strategic planning, infrastructure, or IT operations
• Proven work in public‑sector technology organizations
• Familiarity with Rules 60GG‑1 through 5, F.A.C.
• Experience with business process tools and successful implementations

Technical & Business Skills:

• Strategic planning, tactical execution, project/process management, and gap analysis
• Documentation of functional and technical requirements
• Relational databases, data management, and business intelligence tools
• Advanced Microsoft tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI
• Familiarity with Agile and project management methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: Scrum Master (highly regarded)
• Knowledge of accounting and data conversion concepts
• QA review experience and document completeness validation