IT Strategy Analyst

%3Cp%3EAbout Us%5C:%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWho is Mercedes-Benz Financial Services?%3Cbr%3EMercedes-Benz Financial Services, part of the global company Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG is the captive financing and mobility solutions company of the global luxury automobile manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz AG. We offer a comprehensive range of automotive financial and insurance products that make it easy for our customers to drive their dream Mercedes-Benz vehicle. %26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EWhy work at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services?%3Cbr%3EWorking at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to join an innovative team where you are valued for your contributions. As an employee, you will experience career development in a positive, employee-centric environment. We’re a global company that not only offers best-in-class products to our customers but also best-in-class benefits to our employees. Our employees experience a comfortable, friendly environment and relaxed, inclusive culture. %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv style=%22border-width%5C:100%;direction%5C:ltr;%22%3E%3Cdiv style=%22direction%5C:ltr;margin-left%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;width%5C:6.5381in;%22%3E%3Cdiv style=%22direction%5C:ltr;margin-left%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;width%5C:6.5381in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3EBenefits%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3EWhen working at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, you will enjoy a comprehensive and amenity-rich benefits package offering something for every employee at each stage of their life.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3EAs a new employee, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the following benefits that go beyond – beginning day one%5C:%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EGet Rewarded!%3C/strong%3E Competitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company performance and/or personal yearly performance%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENeed a vacation?%3C/strong%3E How about just some time for YOU! In addition to our vacation time, you’ll receive fifteen (15) additional corporate holidays, which will allow you to celebrate religious holidays or escape to the spa! Designed to be flexible, we let you decide which days are most important to you!%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERide in Style%3C/strong%3E - All employees are eligible to participate in the Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe want you to be healthy!%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EOutstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability plus on-site exercise facilities%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EIs your family growing?%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E %3C/span%3EEnjoy generous paid Family Leave Programs%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E- Six Weeks for New Parents; Adoption Expense Reimbursement Programs - up to %246k per child%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWant to go back to school?%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3ETuition Assistance Scholar Program - receive up to %248k in vouchers to complete business-related coursework%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22direction%5C:ltr;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;unicode-bidi%5C:embed;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli style=%22margin-bottom%5C:0;margin-top%5C:0;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;%22%3E%246k for undergraduate%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22margin-bottom%5C:0;margin-top%5C:0;vertical-align%5C:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;%22%3E%248k for graduate%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cp%3EJob Overview%5C:%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3ESupport strategy activities for the ITF Americas Organization, ensuring alignment of the global IT strategy within MB IT and the MBFS business. Support competitive intelligence, benchmarking analysis and special projects. Develop proposals and make recommendations to the IT Management and Financial Mgmt.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3Eto be implemented globally by IT Executive Committee members and Senior Managers. Develop, and execute%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EITF Strategy planning and drive the global realization through clear, concise deliverables and with the appropriate in time reporting/tracking.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EResponsibilities%5C:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3ESTRATEGY SUPPORT. Support strategy functional activities for the ITF organization by assisting the IT Portfolio and Financial Mgmt. lead in defining and detailing the contents of the ITF strategy initiatives and work packages for the global and regional ITF areas. Work with the IT Portfolio and Financial Mgmt. lead in developing, managing and tracking the ITF strategy roadmap by working closely with the ITF leadership team and responsible strategy contacts based on ITF priorities. Provide reporting to the ITF leadership on the overall progress of the ITF strategy realization. Drive discussions with IT and business stakeholders on topics related to ITF strategy. Identity and create ITF strategy linkage points to Business, Brand partner, and Customer focused strategies. Collaborate with the ITF Strategy Transformation team on developing key messages and transporting the correct timelines, scope of the strategy and roadmap into the organization. (20%)%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3ESTRATEGIC PLANNING. Support facilitation, development and implementation of strategy for Daimler Financial Services IT. Engage with global and regional teams to ensure strategic alignment with business and global IT needs. Develop strategic plans and proposals working closely with the global CIO and the ITF executive team in steering the organization. Identify a continuous standard review process to assess the accuracy and validity of the strategy and engage the IT strategy lead to plan execution. (20%)%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3ECOMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE %26amp; STRATEGIC ANALYSIS. Perform up-to-date research %26amp; analysis on key intelligence topics to enhance strategic decision-making. Study market activities to identify IT trends in relation to Daimler Financial and Mobility business. Administer data collection activities and prepare leadership communications. (10%)%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESTRATEGIC PROJECTS. Actively contribute in the execution of key DFS and Daimler IT%3Cbr%3Estrategic initiatives. Be a key contact for the ITF organization in all questions related to strategy.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EProvide input based on global insights and experience. (10%)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECIO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES%3Cbr%3ECalendar and Meeting Management%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Manage the CIO%27s complex schedule and priorities.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Coordinate meetings with senior executives, board members, regulators, vendors, and technology leaders.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Resolve scheduling conflicts and adjust priorities as business needs change.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and briefing documents.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EEmail and Communication Management%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Monitor and prioritize correspondence.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Draft emails, presentations, and executive communications.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Ensure timely responses to critical stakeholders.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3ELeadership Team Coordination%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Organize IT leadership meetings and offsites.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Track action items and follow-ups.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Coordinate quarterly planning sessions and annual strategy meetings. %26nbsp;(20%)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cdiv style=%22border-width%5C:100%;direction%5C:ltr;%22%3E%3Cdiv style=%22direction%5C:ltr;margin-left%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;width%5C:5.9048in;%22%3E%3Cdiv style=%22direction%5C:ltr;margin-left%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;width%5C:5.9048in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3EPresentation Development%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E•Create executive-level PowerPoint presentations.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E•%26nbsp;Summarize complex technical information for non-technical audiences.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E•Support town halls and company-wide communications.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3EDepartment Administration%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E•Maintain organization charts.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E•Support hiring and onboarding activities.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E•Coordinate performance review cycles.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E•Track training and certification programs.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3EBudget Support%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E•Assist with annual IT budget planning.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E•Monitor spending against budgets.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E•Prepare reports on technology expenditures.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3EEvent Coordination%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E•Organize leadership meetings, retreats, and team events.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E•Coordinate technology town halls and employee engagement activities.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E(20%)%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;margin-bottom%5C:0px;margin-top%5C:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E