IT Strategic Spending & Optimization Principal,BackgroundStrategic Spending and Productivity is a practice in Global Technology Services driving the development and execution of initiatives to drive productivity and improve efficiency of Northern Trust's Technology function. The Strategic Spending and Productivity team operates as a collaborative function, consulting with senior corporate and IT leaders to identify opportunities, quantify expected returns, and empower teams to deliver outcomes.Job DescriptionLeads and manages initiatives to identify improvement opportunities, KPIs and prioritization criteria. Performs business analysis to synthesize key themes and action plans for executives. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a proven track record delivering exceptional results by adding structure to ambiguous situations and aligning stakeholders to a common agenda.Responsibilities- Lead strategic initiatives driving productivity, improving quality, and efficiency across Technology with particular focus including (but not limited to) Workforce Strategy, IT Automation, Process Improvement, Financial Strategy, Data and Analytics Strategy Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements with appropriate monitoring and data Diverse problem-solving experience and ability to analyze problems using data-driven approaches across technology areas A self-starter with exceptional communication skills (both oral and written), story-telling, visual design, and PowerPoint skills- Builds relationships and improves transparency among stakeholders Produces high quality deliverables and effectively manages expectations and deadlines to ensure exceptional outcomesKnowledge / Skills Required- Ability to navigate and work across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, high performing environment- Ability to structure work independently to meet deadlines- Strong analytical skills- Excellent communication skills- Conversant in Agile development practices- Strong organization and facilitation skills- Project management fundamentals- Comfortable presenting to senior executives- Understanding of the software development lifecycle and broad technology concepts- Thoughtful listener- Ability to influence- Deep sense of personal integrity- Strong desire to drive projects to completion. Identifies issues and recommends solutionsExperience- Bachelor's degree in Business or Technology. Graduate degree a plus- 8+ years of work experience Prior experience working in a consulting and/or strategy strongly preferred- Experience with financial services or technology organizations preferred but not required
About Northern Trust
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
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