Strategic Partner - Execution

Note to Suppliers: Candidates can be located anywhere in the US - this is a remote position.General DescriptionThis role involves close collaboration with the Atlanta Information Management (AIM) Department's Chief of Staff and internal and external stakeholders, focusing on executing critical strategic initiatives.Responsibilities• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of key strategic goals, aligning with the organization's mission, vision, and departmental goals and establishing clear expectations for collaboration.• Spearheading special assignments and tasks, including managing resources, executing communication plans, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution.• Regularly reporting on project status to key stakeholders, including senior leadership, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.• Proactively manages stakeholder expectations and addresses concerns effectively.• Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of partnerships and outcomes.• Analyzes data to identify areas for improvement and implements necessary adjustments to strategies and tactics.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• The ability to understand the broader business landscape and identify strategic opportunities for collaboration.• Excellent customer service and quality assurance skills.• Proven experience managing complex initiatives from initiation to completion with minimal support.• Ability to raise performance standards, maximize resource utilization and productivity, provide coaching and mentoring, conduct annual performance appraisals, manage staff hiring, and address performance concerns.• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective communication with technical and non-technical employees.• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.• Data-driven approach to decision-making, with the ability to analyze performance metrics and draw actionable insights.• Understanding of the relevant industry, market trends, and competition.Minimum Qualifications• Seven years of progressive IT leadership experience.• Skilled communicator with exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.• Exceptional business relationship and negotiation skills.• Outstanding performer, persistent and proactive leader, exceptionally detail-oriented, and driven to exceed expectations.• A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (equivalent professional experience will be considered).Preferred Qualifications• ITIL V3 Foundations or higher certification highly desired.Budget InformationCritical Hire Code (Assigned by Approver)Background Verification (Suppliers shall use Info Cubic (IC) for background verifications.)InstructionsThe completed Background Verification will be attached (via an automated feed) to the candidates user profile under the Attachments Section.Please make sure to always include the applicable proposal ID, contract ID, or requisition ID in the reference field when ordering. It is also very important to double check that the name on the order being requested matches the candidate's name in the Covendis system. Otherwise, the completed report will not be successfully uploaded to the candidates profile.Additional Background Verification Services (City of Atlanta)To be completed upon candidate selection:Global Monitor CheckState Criminal Record verification (past 7 years covering each State in which the candidate has resided)Social Security Number VerificationFederal Criminal Records Verification (past 7 years)Any additional requirements stated by the Agency on the requisitionEducation Verification Yes Employment Verification Yes Drug ScreeningNoMVRNo(Suppliers Only)To order, click on the link to the right:Order Additional Background Verification servicesInstructions (If Applicable)The completed Background Verification will be attached (via an automated feed) to the candidates user profile under the Attachments Section.Please make sure to always include the applicable proposal ID, contract ID, or requisition ID in the reference field when ordering. It is also very important to double check that the name on the order being requested matches the candidate's name in the Covendis system. Otherwise, the completed report will not be successfully uploaded to the candidates profile.Agency Certification(s)Please read and understand the following statement carefully: I understand that a person who enters into an agreement in restraint of trade or in restraint of free and open competition in any transaction with the state may, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years pursuant to OCGA 16-10-22. I further agree that when there is a prior agreement or understanding between a vendor and a state agency or state employee regarding the acceptance of any offer, such conduct is collusive, fraudulent and in restraint of trade and in restraint of free and open competition on the part of both the vendor and the state agency or state employee. Do you agree with the above statement? 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