This position is responsible for the design and implementation of policies, rules and systems. It is directly responsible for the technical infrastructure, compliance and security over applications carrying financial data and applicable access Carnival Cruise Lines environments (including Finance cloud applications). The Manager will be responsible for documenting and ensuring appropriate data access between all Carnival finance applications, systems, and user access. The Manager is responsible for following up on all data quality management, data quality assurance, data governance and reporting excellence. The manager will manage, oversee, and develop the work on several onshore and offshore contractual resources and define a strategic plan for the department. The manager will ensure clear lines of responsibility, internal controls, and alignment with Carnival objectives.
They will lead the design of the future strategic technology roadmap while providing guidance and support to Managers and Business Systems Analysts throughout the organization.
Essential Functions:
Develop strategy to create a roadmap by reaching out and partnering with the business. The role will work in conjunction with other teams within CCL Finance, Purchasing, Corporate and Information Technology to insure cohesiveness with corporate goals and initiatives
Design and implement policies, rules and systems that support the Carnival Data Governance. Evaluate technical infrastructure of both on prem and cloud related areas where data is stored. Ensure policies are in place to provide appropriate security access levels. Conduct Data Quality Assessments for Data used within CCL. Ensure compliance with Data Privacy regulations
Oversee BI/AI report development strategy and data security. Directly and indirectly manage BI report development strategy and technology compliance. Provide technical governance over financial infrastructure.
Ensure User Acceptance and Security Access, Deactivation and Compliance Reviews are completed to audit standards
Lead a team to identify, document, and communicate opportunities and their potential security and governance improvements related to processes, technology, and resources.
Oversee and support the teams in the reviews all I/S provided System Development Methodology documentation prior to sign-off. Proactively understands and manages risks by developing, testing, and/or implementing controls that are in support of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations
Leads and drives change with the team by embracing and communicating the vision, assisting management with implementation of methods that ensures organizational buy-in and support and prioritizes and integrates the changes into business practice
Proactively seek opportunities to partner with business initiatives. Partner and provide leadership to stakeholders taking into consideration corporate strategy and initiatives. Prepare ROI and business objectives to obtain funding. Review and coordinate high level project plans. Manage communication of status and results to business groups
Staff Management - Define organizational goals and objectives for the department and each staff. Define specific position scope. Assist in recruiting and hiring associates within the teams. Take a leadership role in training, developing and managing careers of their staff by identifying strengths/areas of improvement. Perform mid-year conversations, yearly evaluations and career compass for each team member. Identify training requirements and arrange cross- training of staff.
Discipline/Major: Bachelor's degree in information systems, IT, Accounting, Finance, or related field of study; or any combination of relevant background, skills, and experience.
Additional education/Certifications: Data Governance/Infrastructure preferred
Years and area of Professional experience (required for the role: 10+ years of experience in a managerial role, IT, data governance and infrastructure related to business/financial planning, analysis processes, including a working knowledge of accounting principles and issues. Must have practical experience testing enterprise size applications and conducting risk base analysis.
Critical, Professional related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Knowledge of infrastructure requirements, data governance, BI analytics, cloud and local data warehouses, etc
Other Requirements: Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, planning and problem-solving skills. Able to multi-task, work independently and balance requests at peak workloads (or change gears quickly for important requests) from various departments and upper management
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to manage time and engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously at a fast pace. Ability to problem solve and excellent communication skills. Experience managing business/financial planning and analysis processes. Working knowledge in accounting principles and issues