Senior Business Technologist

The Senior Business Technologist serves as a strategic bridge between business operations and technology at McKenney’s. This role is responsible for leading the identification, design, and implementation of innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and support long-term business growth. The Senior Business Technologist applies deep technical knowledge, strong business acumen, and advanced problem-solving skills to ensure that technology is effectively aligned with the company’s goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead strategic initiatives that integrate technology with business operations, ensuring solutions align with McKenney’s organizational priorities.
• Partner with executives, business leaders, and IT teams to evaluate business needs and translate them into scalable technology solutions.
• Oversee and mentor junior business technologists and co-ops, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development.
• Serve as project leader for cross-functional technology initiatives, including planning, execution, and change management.
• Conduct advanced research on emerging technologies and provide recommendations for adoption that enhance competitive advantage.
• Develop business cases for technology investments, including cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, and ROI measurement.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate third-party technology platforms to ensure alignment with McKenney’s requirements.
• Champion digital transformation initiatives, fostering adoption and ensuring seamless integration across departments.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in technology/business integration, IT consulting, or enterprise systems.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives and delivering business value.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Information Systems, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology strategy, solution architecture, or business transformation.
• Experience with enterprise-level systems (ERP, CRM, BI platforms, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to lead change management initiatives in complex organizations.

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.