Lead Application Analyst/Business Analyst/IT Project Manager | 18 month fixed term contract | Carlow | Hybrid: 2 days work from home | Salary: 50-53,750 per annum
Will accept Stamp 4 visa, Stamp 1G Spousal/Dependent visa (will NOT accept Stamp 1G Graduate visas)
Job Role: Lead Applications Analyst for ICT system redevelopment project. Responsibilities include:
Lead requirements definition, analysis and translation into functional and technical specification
Oversee the delivery of an upgrade to the existing application, including SQL Server upgrades, new data collection application and reporting changes
Coordinate vendor activities, manage project risks and ensure adherence to ICT standards
Support data migration, security testing, user acceptance testing (UAT) and training
Ensure successful deployment and adoption of the new system across operations
This is a key technical and project management role responsible for ensuring that the modernised system is delivered on time, within budget and in compliance.
Qualifications
Must have an A Level 8 Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other relevant degree
Nice to have PRINCE2 certification or Business Analysis certification
Knowledge / Skills
Two years' experience in Business Systems Implementation with a proven track record of management from project initiation through to implementation and support of the system
Experience in one of the following areas:
Business Analysis
Applications Development
IT Project Management
Applications Testing
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
SQL Server experience/knowledge
Good knowledge and understanding of Excel including macros
Experience of working with Power BI or similar reporting tools
Experience of implementing web applications in a Windows server environment
Experience of working with Microsoft SharePoint
Procurement and Vendor Management Skills / Public sector procurement experience
Experience of working in an agile development environment
Experience of working with Microsoft 365 / Microsoft Dynamics
Experience of working with enterprise systems e.g. CRM/Finance
Behavioural Competencies
Ability to persuade and influence others to appropriate course of action
Ability to lead project team members
Self-disciplined, organised and methodical
A systematic, considered approach to planning and monitoring
Ability to set clear standards and take a quality customer service approach to work
Flexible with an ability to adapt to changing requirements/priorities
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to work
Strong operational decision-making capacityA commitment to on-going personal and professional development
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