Location: Columbus, OH
Salary: Negotiable
Description:
Job Title: Senior Configuration Management Specialist
Location: Columbus, OH (3 days Onsite, 2 Days Remote)
Type: 12+ Months Contract
Contract - Only W2
JOB SUMMARY
This role is designed for seasoned professionals who can seamlessly blend hands-on execution with strategic leadership. The Senior Configuration Management Specialist is a trusted advisor who drives IT initiatives that align with business goals, delivering sustainable value through innovation and process excellence.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Project Leadership: Independently lead configuration management projects, from discovery and requirements gathering to testing and validation. Drive projects to successful completion with little to no oversight, overcoming roadblocks autonomously.
-Business Value Articulation: Develop and present value propositions for configuration management innovations and improvements. Clearly articulate the business impact of projects and initiatives to leadership, demonstrating how IT supports broader business objectives.
- Process Evaluation and Optimization: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of existing team-wide processes, with a deep understanding of their goals. Coordinate improvements across the entire configuration management stack, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Go beyond immediate issues to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions. Approach challenges strategically, looking for long-term benefits and alignment with business priorities.
- Full Ownership of Objectives: Operate as a fully independent resource on any project or objective. Drive work towards strategic goals, requiring minimal guidance or coaching. Align efforts with team and organizational objectives to deliver impactful outcomes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior engineers and other stakeholders to identify areas for improvement across IT and business processes. Create business cases that demonstrate the value of IT as a business driver.
- Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends and pursue new knowledge that drives the business forward. Leverage insights to introduce innovative solutions and best practices in configuration management.
- Leadership Readiness: Serve as a natural leader within the team, capable of stepping into leadership roles as needed. Mentor and guide junior team members, providing direction and support to ensure successful outcomes.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Training: Provide high-level support to stakeholders, including training on new processes and tools. Ensure stakeholders are informed and aligned with configuration management standards and best practices.
- Performance Metrics and Reporting: Develop and maintain metrics to measure the success of configuration management initiatives. Provide regular updates to leadership on progress, impact, and opportunities for further optimization.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in configuration management amongst several different technologies - on-prem, cloud-based, containerization, etc. - with a proven track record of leading strategic projects and driving business value in this domain.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to create compelling business cases for IT initiatives.
- Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on long-term, sustainable solutions.
- Ability to work independently on complex projects, requiring minimal oversight and delivering high-impact results.
- Proven experience in process evaluation, optimization, and implementation of best practices.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring, guiding, and stepping into leadership roles as needed.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on industry trends and innovations.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have
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