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IT Manager, Business Analysis and EHSQ Applications

CF Industries · Northbrook, IL · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$111k–$157k/yrFull-time

About the role

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy. The Information Technology (IT) Manager, Business Analysis and Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) Applications leads enterprise application, business analysis, product ownership, vendor management, data and analytics, and digital transformation capabilities supporting EHSQ, Manufacturing, Physical Security, and Laboratory operations. This role partners with business and technology leaders to define strategy, govern application portfolios, manage investments, and deliver reliable solutions that improve operational effectiveness, strengthen compliance, and create measurable business value. The role supports major enterprise transformation initiatives while leading the IT workstream, including solution design, integration, data, governance, vendor coordination, testing, deployment readiness, and technology-enabled process improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Strategy and Governance: Lead the strategy, governance, and delivery of business applications that support EHSQ management systems, physical security, and laboratory operations; serve as product owner and business relationship manager for assigned application portfolios, developing multi-year roadmaps aligned with business priorities and technology strategy; partner with business leaders, IT, and the EHS Technology Product Council to prioritize technology demand, strengthen the EHS IT strategy, and advance opportunities for operational improvement, automation, analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital capability.
  • Transformation and Delivery: Support major enterprise technology transformation initiatives while leading the IT workstream, including application modernization, platform implementation, laboratory systems enablement, data and analytics solutions, integration planning, testing, deployment readiness, and process standardization; lead business analysis activities, including requirements gathering, process improvement, solution design, testing, implementation support, and change readiness; oversee data management, reporting, analytics, dashboards, and emerging technology evaluations that improve operational and strategic decision making.
  • Leadership, Value, and Risk: Lead business case development, software evaluations, vendor selections, contract support, vendor relationships, service performance oversight, and technology partnerships; manage project and application budgets, forecasting, capitalization planning, financial reporting, and alignment of technology investments with business priorities and expected value; ensure cybersecurity, regulatory, audit, and corporate governance requirements are embedded in application strategy, delivery, and ongoing support; provide leadership and mentorship to employees, contractors, consultants, and cross-functional project teams while building productive relationships with industry peers, vendors, analysts, and consultants.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, business, engineering, or a related field.
  • 10 to 15 years of progressively responsible experience in business systems analysis, application management, product ownership, or technology leadership roles.
  • Strong understanding of business processes, enterprise applications, application lifecycle management, and technology-enabled process improvement.
  • Experience leading technology initiatives, vendor relationships, strategic projects, and cross-functional delivery teams.
  • Knowledge of project management, business analysis, change management, and governance practices.
  • Relevant certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), product management, data analytics, artificial intelligence, or technology governance credentials are preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with data analytics, reporting, dashboards, and emerging technologies.
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise transformation programs and leading related IT workstreams, including application portfolio strategy, solution delivery, integration planning, vendor coordination, and

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