Strategic IT Business Partner

Business Relationship Management Institute, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Information Technology Business Partner to strategically manage relationships between business units and IT. The role requires deep stakeholder management, business analysis, and governance of AI-enabled initiatives across US and Canada.

You will align IT delivery with business priorities, oversee the IT demand pipeline, support change management, and collaborate with security, finance, HRIS and project teams to maximize value from technology investments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct IT and/or business relationship experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area required.
• BRMB/CBRM certification preferred.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools and governance is a plus.
• Experience with governance of AI initiatives is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholder relationships and deliver value-added IT services.
• Oversee technology alignment across US & Canada with regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to IT demand pipeline management with governance processes.
• Partner with business leadership to deliver cost-effective technology solutions.
• Analyze current technology environments and propose improvements.
• Lead or participate in project phases from concept to closure.
• Support change management and user adoption strategies.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Business analysis

AI platforms

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Information Technology Business Partner to strategically manage relationships between business units and IT. The role requires deep stakeholder management, business analysis, and governance of AI-enabled initiatives across US and Canada.

You will align IT delivery with business priorities, oversee the IT demand pipeline, support change management, and collaborate with security, finance, HRIS and project teams to maximize value from technology investments.