TransUnion
Hybrid

Governance and Strategy Specialist

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Dynamics of the Role

The Consultant, Infrastructure Strategy Governance & Compliance: Technical Infrastructure & Support (TI&S) will track and drive resolution of all of the infrastructure related risk and compliance findings, deviations, exceptions, training, tasks, etc.  They will develop performance reports and dashboards to track the progress of the organization and each infrastructure domain.  This person will collaborate with domain leads to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the program.  They will support other key initiatives within the department, and the Sr. Leadership of the department as needed with ad hoc meetings, reporting, presentations, etc.  This person should have knowledge and experience in a fast-paced, dynamic enterprise IT environment.  This role will focus on technology strategy, the creation and support of multi-year technology roadmaps and the ability to collaborate with technology owners to track results and progress towards goals.

The Team’s Focus

Technical Infrastructure and Support is responsible for engineering, operations, and support of: servers, storage, network, database, middleware, data centers, network operations center, end user computing, and related technologies. We design, build, implement and provide on-going support and maintenance (including contract management). We offer a clear career path and the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects as we move toward best-in-class technology. Recently, our group established a 24x7 Enterprise Operations Center, migrated off of mainframe to an online infrastructure, completed major technology migrations and launched a virtualized computing environment resulting in increased efficiencies. We are a progressive, growing organization that appreciates our associates and their contributions to making us the best at what we do.

How You’ll Contribute:

• Support the Infrastructure governance, risk and compliance processes across all TI&S domains.  Domains include server, storage, network, database, middleware, application support, operations, monitoring, automation, data center, desktop, mobility, and EUC.

• Track all of the Infrastructure related risk and compliance findings, deviations, exceptions, etc. 

• Partner with infrastructure domain leads to ensure all findings, deviations, exceptions, etc. are well documented, current, have remediation plans, and are being actioned accordingly. Ensure any past due items are properly explained and visible to Sr. Management.

• Develop and distribute compliance reports for the infrastructure organization as it relates to required training, timesheets, etc. 

• Track the progress of the Governance, Risk & Compliance program via dash boards and performance reports by infrastructure domain.  Collaborate with domain leads to ensure their teams are completing the necessary tasks on time.

• Act as the single point of contract for Information Security and Risk/Governance teams as it relates to infrastructure matters.

• Develop, maintain, refresh, and enhance infrastructure strategic plans.  Ensure strategic plans are actioned and align to Global Technology strategic plans & objectives.

• Create dashboards, scorecards, and performance reports to track progress of strategic plans.  Present final quarterly reports to Sr. Management.

• Support key initiatives within the department such as planning and strategy processes, resource tracking, global infrastructure program, workforce strategies, etc.

• Cross train with other members of the department on critical reports processes.

• Support Sr. Management of the organization as needed with ad hoc reporting, presentations, deliverables, etc.

 

 

 

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer science, business, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in IT or working with directly with IT.

• Understanding of enterprise infrastructure such as network, server, storage, database, middleware, and EUC.

• Highly skilled in creating presentations, dashboards, and performance reports.

• Skills creating macros, manipulating data feeds, MS-Office, Sharepoint, Excel, are a plus.

• Excellent communication, presentation, entrepreneurial, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to interact with technical teams.

• Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as work well in groups, as a team, and collaborate effectively with minimal supoervision.

• Able to gather technical information and translate for stakeholders.

• Strong attention to details.

• Time management and organization skills are a must.

 

 

Who We Are:

At TransUnion, we are dedicated to finding ways information can be used to help people make better and smarter decisions. As a trusted provider of global information solutions, our mission is to help people around the world access the opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life, by helping organizations optimize their risk-based decisions and enabling consumers to understand and manage their personal information. Because when people have access to more complete and multidimensional information, they can make more informed decisions and achieve great things.

Every day TransUnion offers our employees the tools and resources they need to find ways information can be used in diverse ways. Whether it is helping businesses better manage risk, providing better insights so a consumer can qualify for his first mortgage or working with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer, we are improving the quality of life for individuals, families, communities and local economies around the world.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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What are TransUnion Perks + Benefits

TransUnion Benefits Overview

At TransUnion, our associates are our greatest asset. However, we understand that work is only one part of our associates’ lives. We recognize the importance of providing a healthy balance between work and home because that’s really where being a force for good starts.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
We provide U.S.-based associates with a Volunteer Time Off day each year which can be used to donate time outside the office to a cause that matters to them. We also offer a matching gift program.
Partners with nonprofits
TransUnion partners with non-profits such as Child Rescue Coalition and Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE).
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
We offer virtual yoga and meditation, fitness classes and sponsored races.
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Employee stock purchase plan
15% discount on TU stock twice a year
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
We offer a matching gift program for associates who choose to make financial contributions to their selected causes. TransUnion will match up to $2,000/ yr for each associate.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Care@work provides backup childcare and eldercare for TU associates.
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Annual holiday party, company BBQ and take your child to work day
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
We provide U.S.-based associates with a Volunteer Time Off day each year which can be used to donate time outside the office to a cause that matters to them.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
We offer associates globally 1:1 career coaching with our career advisor. Additionally, we have various mentorship opportunities across areas of the business as well as across levels.
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

Start your day at TU by grabbing an Intelligentsia coffee or a tasty, hot breakfast from our onsite café. Head up to your workspace where you'll get down to business amidst the inspiring backdrop of beautiful downtown Chicago. Brainstorm onsite with team members in a variety of colorful huddle rooms or collaborate cross-functionally with our offices around the world via video conference, Skype or our intranet. Check things off your to-do list as you continually make progress on key business initiatives. Need a quick break? Challenge your colleagues to a game of ping-pong, pool, foosball, pop-a-shot or Mario Kart in one of our three onsite game rooms. Ready to hit the gym? We have one right downstairs complete with a personal trainer and a selection of free instructor-led fitness classes. Keep your energy up. Take a conference call at one of our walking or bicycle desks. Then attend the quarterly town hall to hear from the TU leadership team on progress in the current quarter and plans for the next. After a day of innovation, wind down in one of our massage chairs or join your colleagues at North Avenue for a game of league volleyball, sponsored by TU!

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