IT Manager

IT Manager - Business Analytics

Job Description Job Number: 1502536 Business GE Capital Business Segment: Capital - Americas About Us: The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if GE regarding a position of employment contacts you, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact. For U.S. employment opportunities, GE hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. GE will require proof of work authorization. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. GE Capital, Rail Services is a full service provider for all aspects of railcar fleet management. Headquartered in Chicago, Rail Services is a leading service provider to the rail industry with over 100 years of experience and offers a variety of railcars and locomotives to shippers and railroads in markets across North America. The business also provides a full suite of services, including maintenance management and railcar repair services. Rail Services understands the marketplace and has the resources and knowledge to anticipate the needs of the industry. It is this knowledge that allows GE to solve challenges with tailor-made solutions to meet customer financial and service needs. For more information about GE Capital, Rail Services, please visit: www.ge.com/railservices Posted Position Title: IT Manager Business Analytics Career Level: Experienced Function Information Technology Function Segment: Business Solutions Location: United States U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: Illinois City: Chicago Postal Code: 60601-3206 Relocation Assistance No Role Summary/Purpose: The IT Manager Business Analytics role focuses on leading and executing several key business intelligence initiatives within the GE Capital Rail Services organization. This individual is responsible for partnering with business and IT stakeholders in devising solutions to complex business problems and executing through to completion. Technical depth within the realm of Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Predictive Analytics are critical skills. Essential Responsibilities "Leads IT Project teams on key business intelligence initiatives "Develops and maintains analytics technology stack in line with overall Business Intelligence Strategy "Manages both RTS and project staff to ensure quality deliverables are completed on time on budget. "Evaluates Signs off on all new and current designs in coordination with architecture staff "Serves as a thought leader for the Business Intelligence team in the field of predictive analytics and proactive BI initiatives "Creates, communicates, and manages the project plans and other required project documentation providing updates as necessary. "Maintains project documentation, including project charter, requirements, conceptual design, test plans, schedules, presentations "Ensures compliance of application release management, outage management, change control processes/standards Qualifications/Requirements: YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 19 OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT - Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Business Administration - 5+ years of experience in information technology - 3+ years of experience in application development and management of IT projects through all phases of the SDLC. - Experience in leading global teams in a remote environment. - Experience with Analytics toolsets, Predictive Modeling, Enterprise Reporting/Automation. - Must be willing to work out of downtown Chicago, IL GE Office Eligibility Requirements - All applications for employment must be submitted through either www.gecareers.com (external) or the Career Opportunity System (COS-Internal) to be considered - You must be 18 years or older - You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process - You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process - You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics - 3+ year experience with SAS Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Data Warehouse Environments (Oracle/Teradata) - Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills; self-directed - Understanding of web technologies, User/Data Interaction, Dashboard Charting Data Visualization Concepts - Strong end user and customer focus - Ability to work in a matrix team environment - Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and their application in an IT environment. - Experience leading a technical team Section 19 Job YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 19 OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT.