Strategic IT Relationship Leader

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement

Commuting & transportation

Job summary

Northeastern University seeks a Business Relationship Manager to align IT solutions with strategic business goals, serving as a trusted advisor between business units and IT. The BRM will lead strategic relationships and influence technology strategy and service offerings to deliver business value.

The role is hybrid, requiring in-office presence a minimum of three days per week to collaborate with staff and students, with occasional outside-hours support for urgent operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field. Six to eight years in project and relationship management focusing on strategic business engagement.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Relationship Building with business partners (40%).
• Advisory role in technology strategy for alignment with IT offerings (30%).
• Promotion of business value within IT community (15%).
• Collaborate with product/service managers to align solutions with business needs (15%).

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

IT-business alignment

Leadership

Project management

Product management understanding

Adaptability

Negotiation & influence

Emotional intelligence

Strategic visioning

Crisis management

Networking & relationships

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/MIS

Job description

Northeastern University seeks a Business Relationship Manager to align IT solutions with strategic business goals, serving as a trusted advisor between business units and IT. The BRM will lead strategic relationships and influence technology strategy and service offerings to deliver business value.

The role is hybrid, requiring in-office presence a minimum of three days per week to collaborate with staff and students, with occasional outside-hours support for urgent operational needs.