It Operations Coordinator

About Lubrizol The Lubrizol Corporation a Berkshire Hathaway company is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility improve wellbeing and enhance modern life Founded in 1928 Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities sales and technical offices around the world and has about 8 000 employees For more information visit We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences By enabling a consistent unbiased and transparent recruitment process Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best We recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life Summary of the Role An IT Operations Coordinator stands as a vital bridge between the technical and administrative aspects of an organization s IT department This professional ensures the seamless functioning of IT operations coordinates projects and resources manages routine processes and provides support to the broader IT team By maintaining effective communication among technical staff vendors and business stakeholders the IT Operations Coordinator helps drive efficiency uptime and continual improvement within the company s technology landscape Works closely with IT service delivery managers IT project managers and Site IT Support engineers as well as with third-party IT service delivery staff Coordination includes administrative work as well as work on SAP for Procurement process for IT requirements The person supports IT Operations Coordination for multiple regions Responsibilities IT Operations Coordination Coordinate the scheduling planning and execution of IT operations and IT projects activities Serve as a liaison between IT support and project teams and vendors to facilitate effective service delivery Collate operational progress updates Change Asset Management Coordinate changes to IT infrastructure software deployments and system upgrades with minimal disruption Maintain accurate records of IT assets including hardware inventories software licenses and warranties Assist in the procurement and lifecycle management of IT equipment and services Documentation Reporting Ensure proper documentation of IT operations and IT projects activities Generate regular reports for IT MIS for leadership Maintain key information knowledge bases for IT staff IT Procurement Coordination Coordinate with external vendors and service providers as necessary Assist in tracking service level agreements SLAs and service performance metrics for third-party vendors Assist with vendor selection contract renewals and vendor performance evaluations Compliance Security Support IT operations risk management efforts Assist with IT audits IT risk assessments and mitigation activities Support adherence to IT security policies data privacy regulations and industry standards Coordinate with global IT Security team as necessary Process Improvement Analyze existing IT processes and workflows identifying opportunities for automation and increased efficiency Develop and implement standard operating procedures SOPs and best practices Provide feedback to management on operational bottlenecks and potential solutions Educational Qualifications and Work Experience Bachelor s degree preferred in information systems At least 2 years in IT operations and projects coordination Overall 5 years in business services Familiarity with IT service management frameworks e g ITIL IT help desk operations and IT projects coordination Understanding of IT infrastructure components such as servers networks cloud services and end-user devices Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment Knowledge of using SAP as end-user would be desirable Key Skills Technical Proficiency Fundamental IT operations concepts hardware and software support Project Coordination Ability to plan schedule and track progress on multiple concurrent IT actions Communication Clear concise and professional communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders Time Management Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively in a fast-paced environment Documentation Strong technical writing and record-keeping skills Service Orientation Commitment to delivering prompt and effective IT services to business Adaptability Willingness to learn new technologies and adjust to changing organizational needs Attention to Detail Careful review of processes documentation and system status to ensure accuracy Collaboration Team player who fosters a cooperative and positive working environment Good to have Experience of effectively coordinating with third-party staff engaged in IT operations and projects Good to have Experience in Agile Scrum or similar methodologies Operating Environment Primarily office-based 5 days a week occasionally remote or hybrid when required for services Standard business hours with occasional evening or weekend work Interaction with diverse stakeholders in business and IT teams across geographies Have to multi-task in projects and on-going operations Work with ServiceNow ticketing system Required Soft Skills Strong written and verbal English skills Strong interpersonal skills Process orientation Working in self-organized manner creating or updating processes procedures and building the knowledge base as needed Relationship-building skills including the ability to develop intra- and inter-team relationship as well as build and establish rapport with end users efficiently Ready for your next career step Apply today and let s shape the future together It s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol Lubrizol is not staying put We are continually learning and evolving Our passion delivers our success not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day our employees customers and communities We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly keeping safety sustainability ethics and compliance at the forefront of everything we do The well-being of our employees customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work As a diverse global team we work together to solve some of the world s most pressing challenges We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver and we never stop pushing to do it better One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect That same commitment is only stronger today More than that we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be no matter their ethnic origin religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or any other characteristic