Technology Business Engagement Manager

System One, Inc.; Ewing Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

System One, Inc. is seeking a Technology Business Engagement Manager in Ewing, New Jersey for a contract role.

This hybrid position combines onsite and remote work, with a 40-hour week, and focuses on aligning IT initiatives with business goals spanning Sales, Marketing, and SPD. You will build strategic relationships with business partners, develop capability roadmaps, manage IT projects and vendor contracts, and present ROI and investment summaries to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field; graduate degree preferred.
• 10+ years of IT or industry experience managing technologies, projects, and teams.
• Experience engaging with senior leaders, business partners, and vendors in a collaborative environment.
• Proven track record in developing Capability Roadmaps, IT project management, Business Case development, and Vendor Management.
• Strong strategic planning, portfolio management, and business analysis skills.
• Business area knowledge in Marketing & Sales, with relevant technology expertise.
• Ability to communicate confidently and articulatively across various organizational levels.
• Experience working within a matrixed organization and leading cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business partners across geographies to build strategic relationships.
• Drive IT-business alignment to maximize value of IT solutions.
• Manage the full value chain of IT activities and SLAs for designated areas.
• Contribute to Business/IT Capability Roadmaps, Business Architecture Diagrams, and Technology Mapping.
• Lead quarterly Business Reviews with executive leadership.
• Develop IT project roadmaps, business cases, and vendor RFPs in collaboration with business, IT, and procurement teams.
• Oversee project proposals, scope, budgets, timelines, resources, and contracts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Manage vendor relationships, including NDAs, SOWs, licensing, and other contractual documents.
• Work with IT Finance to prepare ROI schedules and investment summaries for project justification.
• Support Project Change Impact Assessments, Business Transition Strategies, and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Provide guidance on project deliverables, including status reports, steering decks, and SDLC documentation.
• Coordinate setup and maintenance of Project Portfolio Management tools and financial systems like Planview and Apptio.

Skills

Vendor management

IT project management

Portfolio management

Business analysis

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems/CS/Engineering/Business

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Planview

Apptio

Job description

Job Title: Technology Business Engagement Manager
Location: Ewing, New Jersey
Type: Contract
Compensation: Not specified
Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote
Hours: 40.0
Security Clearance: Not specified

Overview:
System One is looking for a Technology Business Engagement Manager for a client of ours in the Ewing, New Jersey area.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business partners across multiple geographies within Sales, Marketing, and SPD domains to build and maintain strategic relationships.
• Drive alignment between IT and business leaders to ensure IT solutions support business goals and maximize value.
• Manage the full value chain of IT activities and service level commitments for designated business areas.
• Contribute to the development of Business/IT Capability Roadmaps, Business Architecture Diagrams, and Technology Mapping.
• Lead and facilitate quarterly Business Reviews with executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain IT Project Roadmaps, business cases, and vendor RFPs in collaboration with business, IT, and procurement teams.
• Oversee project proposals, scope, budgets, timelines, resources, and contracts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Manage vendor relationships, including NDAs, SOWs, licensing, and other contractual documents.
• Work with IT Finance to prepare ROI schedules and investment summaries for project justification.
• Support Project Change Impact Assessments, Business Transition Strategies, and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Provide guidance on project deliverables, including status reports, steering decks, and SDLC documentation.
• Coordinate setup and maintenance of Project Portfolio Management tools and financial systems like Planview and Apptio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field; graduate degree preferred.
• 10+ years of IT or industry experience managing technologies, projects, and teams.
• Experience engaging with senior leaders, business partners, and vendors in a collaborative environment.
• Proven track record in developing Capability Roadmaps, IT project management, Business Case development, and Vendor Management.
• Strong strategic planning, portfolio management, and business analysis skills.
• Business area knowledge in Marketing & Sales, with relevant technology expertise.
• Ability to communicate confidently and articulatively across various organizational levels.
• Experience working within a matrixed organization and leading cross‑functional teams.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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