IT Business Partner Manager - 12 months contract

1 month ago
Contract
Senior
Project and Program Management
Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios provides comprehensive technical and creative solutions for the global video games industry, specializing in localization, audio production, quality assurance, art creation, and customer support services to enhance the gaming experienc...

Internet Software & Services
10K-50K
Founded 1998

Description

  • Serve as the primary escalation point for IT issues and service requests for 13 M&E studios, coordinating timely resolution and clear communication with Global Service Delivery teams.
  • Lead and manage studio migrations and adoption of Google Workplace, including driving adoption and optimizing use of AI tools.
  • Oversee ServiceNow adoption, including tailoring the service catalogue to enable automation and streamlined IT service management.
  • Manage rollout of Hardware Asset Management (HAM) initiatives, including new hardware RFP processes and standardized asset management protocols.
  • Lead Software Asset Management (SAM) efforts to consolidate software, optimize usage, and reduce costs.
  • Guide studios through integration and adoption of ERP and Workday Contingent Worker platforms.
  • Develop and execute detailed change management and transition plans, produce documentation, and deliver training to minimize disruption.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with studio leadership and stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure IT initiatives deliver value.
  • Coordinate multiple simultaneous projects and priorities across geographically distributed creative studios.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in IT project management, service transition, or a similar role, preferably within a global organization.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale technology adoption projects (e.g., SharePoint, ServiceNow, ERP).
  • Strong understanding of ITIL/ITSM principles and best practices.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working in or with creative industries such as Media & Entertainment or video games is a significant plus.
  • Familiarity with Google Workplace, ServiceNow, Hardware Asset Management (HAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), and ERP/Workday platforms (preferred).
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, distributed environment.
  • Ability to work as a contractor in the Americas (United States) and operate in a remote working pattern.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate: US$62 to US$87 per hour, depending on experience.
  • Remote working arrangement (role listed as Remote for Americas, United States).
  • Employment type: Contractor.
  • Company commitment to an Equal Opportunities Policy to promote a workplace with equal opportunities for all candidates.

Interested in this position?

Apply directly on the company website

Apply Now

Similar Roles

Manager, Risk Operations Technical Programs

Stripe 5K-10K Diversified Financial Services

Lead a team of program managers at Stripe on the Risk Operations Technology Enablement team to define and execute the technical infrastructure and tooling strategy that scales Risk operations, prevents abuse, and improves the user experience.

Machine Learning
1 month ago

Operations Lead (Digital Systems) - Remote (Contractor)

ShaeGroup Internet Software & Services

Operations Lead (Digital Systems) at Shae Group — remote contractor role to run the company operating cadence and build interoperable RevOps and service operations that ensure secure, measurable, and scalable delivery across brands.

1 month ago

Implementation Project Manager

Scripta Insights 11-50 Internet Software & Services

Implementation Project Manager at Scripta Insights, responsible for end-to-end delivery and onboarding of client groups to the Pharmacy Navigation Program to ensure timely, scoped implementations and smooth transition to Client Management.

Asana Trello
1 month ago

Manager, Project Management Office (PMO Manager)

Rubrik 1K-5K IT Services

PMO Manager at Rubrik responsible for building and running the company's PMO to translate executive strategy into aligned, on-time, value-driven project delivery across the organization.

Agile Asana Cybersecurity JIRA Monday.com
1 month ago

You're on a roll! Sign up now to keep applying.

Sign Up

Already have an account? Log in

Used by 14,729+ remote workers