7 'MBA preferred' IT jobs

More IT jobs desire tech candidates with an MBA, staffing experts find

Among the 84,000 open tech positions currently listed on Dice.com, there are roughly 1,400 job listings that say a master's of business administration is preferred, and they come from a variety of industries, says Tom Silver, senior vice president, North America, at the tech jobs site.

"Today, we still see the MBA as preferred vs. required. However, I do think we're heading in the direction for more required master's degrees," Silver says.

CAREER PLANS: Should tech pros get an MBA?

Among the 84,000 open tech positions currently listed on Dice.com, there are roughly 1,400 job listings that say a master's of business administration is preferred, and they come from a variety of industries, says Tom Silver, senior vice president, North America, at the tech jobs site.

"Today, we still see the MBA as preferred vs. required. However, I do think we're heading in the direction for more required master's degrees," Silver says.

CAREER PLANS: Should tech pros get an MBA?

Here are seven examples of IT job postings that desire an MBA:

* Amazon.com is looking to hire a head of HR information systems. Responsibilities of this position include: developing relationships with Amazon's HR and payroll organizations as a critical business partner; managing a global IT team; developing a highly scalable HR systems architecture; and transforming the team from its engineering roots to a full service IT organization. "MBA preferred but not required," the job posting states.

* Walgreens is recruiting for a director of application services in its Enterprise Shared Services (ESS) division. Responsibilities include: serving as the interface between one business unit and ESS; playing a role in IT strategy development, risk management, and relationship management; ensuring successful execution of projects, software releases, and new technology installations. An MBA or master's degree is preferred.

* NASCAR is working to improve its IT operations and plans to hire a director of business development and emerging technology who will develop, coordinate, and execute NASCAR's technology partnership strategy. Responsibilities include: identifying technology needs that may present partnership opportunities; networking with leading and emerging tech companies; and writing business development and partnership plans for NASCAR's technology category. An MBA is preferred.

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* Biopharmaceutical company Celgene Corp. is looking to hire an associate director for business requirements management and architecture. Responsibilities include: developing a business analysis practice; directing a team of business analysts; and leading strategic business-area analysis in conjunction with the company's global business partners. An MBA or master's degree is preferred.

* Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Fla., is searching for a Lawson systems administrator to assess, coordinate, implement and evaluate IT support needs for business operations. Responsibilities include: process analysis; identifying system requirements; and developing and managing project plans for the deployment of new applications. Related experience in a healthcare environment is preferred, as is an MBA.

* Columbia Sportswear is hiring a SAP warehouse management manager within its IT department. Responsibilities include: design, implementation, and support of the related SAP functionality; overseeing a team of business analysts; and developing and reviewing business process maps, design documents, and development/enhancement requests. An MBA is preferred.