Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Job Summary
The Senior Business Specialist will be responsible for ACP (Accounts Payable) functions and handling Avaloq, prod mgmt./extension/ release mgmt. tasks. The role will involve overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations related to accounts payable, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of various Avaloq and product management solutions to meet business needs.
Key Responsibilities
team throughout an iterative Product lifecycle; from Inception to Operations. Ensure alignment with the FIFA Technology processes and guidelines. • Lead the Product Backlog delivery as agile as required by the Product, ensuring continuous engagement from the business throughout the delivery. • Become the technology point of contact and subject matter expert for the products in scope, including L1 and L2 technical support tasks. • Report product status to the Event Products Team Lead. • Manage suppliers and third party stakeholders involved in the delivery of products. Lead and manage bids for product and service acquisition, in accordance with applicable processes in place. • Build and maintain Product awareness on all levels among product teams and Business stakeholders. • Create, study and propose innovative solutions for the Products in-scope. • Facilitate the engagement and coordination of all Technology capabilities, as well as the non-technical areas involved, during the Product Lifecycle, such as IT Architecture, IT Security, Legal, Procurement, Branding, among others. • Facilitate and drive the actions that lead to the definition of the Product budget, as well as ensuring its efficient management and utilization throughout the Product Lifecycle. Page 2 of 3 Requirements Education & further training, Specialised qualifications: Must-have: • University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar. • Proven record of successful deliveries of various complexities within Global and Multi-cultural organizations. • Experience in the Sports event industry desirable • Solid technical background with understanding or hands-on experience in software development/implementation. • In-depth knowledge of various delivery methodologies: such as Agile, in particular Scrum, and waterfall. • Experience with working close to UX/UI designer and development teams. • Experience managing and engaging with third party vendors • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Nice-to-have: • Certification on one or more of different delivery methodologies; e.g. Scrum Master, PMI-PMP, PMI-ACP. • Strong experience in Service Management and ITIL Framework. • Experience managing or executing technical support services for technology products Work experience: • At least 10 years of proven work experience in technology roles; ideally, within Delivery areas or related. • Proven work experience as a Product Manager for at least 5 years on software-based solutions. Languages • Fluently spoken English. Additional languages are nice-to-have. Personal & social competencies • Excellent teamwork and leadership skills • Excellent written, verbal and active listening communication skills • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Conflict resolution skills are a must • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority • Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills • High sense of accountability, trustworthiness and ethics • Customer and results oriented Other requirements: • Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time for longer periods (30 days or more) Page 3 of 3 If instructed to do so by his/her superior, the employee shall undertake reasonable additional tasks and individual requests when necessary, either for operational reasons or as part of his/her position. The duties contained in the job description may be supplemented, amended or further specified by mutual agreement between the employee and employer, provided this may significantly contribute to the employee’s fulfilment of his/h
Skill Requirements
1. Strong understanding of acp (accounts payable) processes and best practices.
2. Proficiency in using avaloq and other related software for managing financial transactions.
3. Experience in product management, including product extensions and release management.
4. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail for data analysis and reporting.
5. Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
6. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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