VWR International is a leader in the global research laboratory industry with worldwide sales in excess of $3 billion US dollars. VWR's business is highly diversified across products and services, geographic regions and customer segments. The company offers products from a wide range of manufacturers, to a large number of customers primarily in North America, Europe and other locations. VWR's principal customers are major pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, technology, clinical, food processing and consumer product companies, universities and research institutes, governmental agencies, environmental testing organizations, and primary and secondary schools.
VWR distributes a diversified product mix, including chemicals, glassware and plasticware, equipment and instruments, furniture, protective apparel, production and safety products, and other life science and laboratory products and supplies. VWR supports its customers by providing storeroom management, product procurement, supply chain systems integration, technical services and laboratory bench top delivery. VWR maintains operations in over 20 countries and employs over 6,000 people worldwide. VWR International is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
At VWR International, we offer something unique to our associates beyond the competitive paycheck and great benefits. For example, you'll find a large number of associates who have been with us for 10, 20, and even 30 years - the result of true growth opportunities. There has to be a reason for such loyalty, and it probably runs a lot deeper than simple numbers on a paycheck. Maybe it's because they love the feeling of knowing they matter, and their accomplishments are valued. Maybe it's something different. But whatever it is, we do know one thing: We have it at VWR International!
Description:
Be the catalyst that aligns VWR business objectives with technology solutions to insure a collaborative process that delivers optimal results for the business and Information Technologies. The business partner is the point of contact to clarify business needs, clarify expectations, and apply business expertise combined with information technology knowledge to help the business prioritize I.T. demand.
Responsibilities:
§ Demonstrate an understanding of the clients strategic business objectives and financial plans and apply to tactical and strategic business solutions
§ Partner with the business process owners to review, analyze, evaluate and prioritize requests (both projects and enhancements) before work is initiated, determination of request sizing (order of magnitude estimate) and properly labeling a request as a project or a work request.
§ Analyze and evaluate complex solutions or enhancements, which are large in scope, technically difficult, and Impact combinations of platforms and environments to determine recommended options,
§ Partner with business owners to present projects for review and approval at Steering Meetings,
§ Govern new project requests. For new project requests, utilize order of magnitude estimates and impact assessment, to facilitate decision and approvals required, (Brick-in, brick-out decisions.)
§ Analyze and provide client, industry best practices, and additional corporate information required for solution planning
§ Provide consulting and expertise through effective communication to Clients, management, associates and peers to ensure client expectations are understood and met
§ Collaborate with the other members of the Customer Relationship learn to identify synergies for common solutions across the business environment
§ Effectively manage escalated issues for your business partners without sacrificing the quality of strategic commitments.
§ Advise Clients on alternatives to business needs and opportunities
§ Monitor company and market experience, industry trends, and emerging technologies to identify areas to gain a competitive advantage
§ Demonstrate high level of strategic planning, project management, conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
§ Proactively present industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to business partners and the IS organization to identify areas to gain a competitive corporate advantage.
§ Communicates to IS organization business partner's activities, results, issues, and strategies to foster better communication.
§ Develop and monitor the requirements process and deliverables. Apply continuous improvements to the process in order to achieve Time, Cost, Quality and Customer Satisfaction goals and objectives.
§ Manage assignments and associates to ensure deliverables are done on time, on budget, and meet quality requirements. Monitor associates productivity and capacity. Assign new projects to associates to maximize productivity and capacity. Develop team so that they can serve as subject matter experts on applications and back-end system interfaces.
Qualifications:
§ 4 Year college education
§ Leadership training and public speaking highly desired
§ Extensive experience with SAP
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
§ 5 – 10 Years IT experience with people management, project management, and relationship management. Consulting experience desired. Broad industry experience a plus. SAP experience highly desired, other erp system experience a plus.
§ Excellent written skills
§ knowledge of business application design development installation and modification
§ experience in project management
§ excellent communication experience
§ excellent organizational skills
§ ability to quickly learn and understand business processes
§ leadership abilities
§ knowledge of business process
Listening and interpersonal skills to build rapport, clearly state a point of view, probe for understanding and clarity.
Business acumen to establish credibility with the business and add value as a business/technology advisor in the development of business strategies.
Facilitation skills to guide client decision making and priority setting. Developed through training, practice and feedback.
EOE M/F/D/V
VWR maintains a drug free workplace
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