Who else in the organization do you collaborate with to ensure that new system deployment, testing, and implementation go smoothly?
Systems engineers need to keep in mind that the IT organization's role is to support the operations of the rest of the company. Therefore, anytime a systems engineer deploys a new IT asset for application, they need to consult with the business owners to ensure that the system will perform the tasks required to achieve the targeted business results. It would be best to describe to the interviewer how you collaborate with other departments within the organization to develop systems that achieve their business objectives.
"Before deploying a new system, specifying an application, or making any other changes to the IT infrastructure, I make sure to consult with the business leadership team and the departments which the new systems will impact. I involve them early in the process to discuss their needs, the business objectives they are trying to accomplish, and how the IT assets will contribute. By engaging them in the design and specification process, I get their buy-in early in the project. This eliminates issues which occur later in the process, including budgeting, training, and user acceptance."
