Business Solutions Design Manager - leading Educational Institution
Purpose of the Role
* Lead the delivery of high-quality business solutions design and configuration services.
* Provide systems and business analysis across key enterprise applications.
* Oversee ongoing configuration and optimization of the SITS student administration system.
* Support continuous improvement across a broad suite of integrated enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead and manage the Application Design & Development team.
* Mentor and guide systems/business analysts in day-to-day activities.
* Prioritise workload, plan team activities, and align work with IT policies and standards.
* Allocate resources to projects and ensure high-quality deliverables.
Solution Design & Development
* Manage design and development across the full solution lifecycle.
* Define standards and best practices for enterprise application configuration and integration.
* Lead design, configuration, documentation, testing and deployment of SITS solutions.
* Support integration and third-party solution delivery (e.g., Power Apps).
Technical & Business Analysis
* Provide systems and business analysis services to stakeholders.
* Ensure consistent, future-proofed solution design across all team outputs.
* Guide end users in selecting optimal system processes and solutions.
* Conduct robust testing, including regression testing for major annual upgrades.
Operational & Clerical
* Maintain accurate records of all team activities and solution portfolios.
* Ensure full and clear documentation for all deliverables.
* Support administrative and staff management duties required for the role.
* Ensure project management standards are followed across solution development.
Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement
* Work closely with business areas to gather and prioritise requirements.
* Manage and track change requests through portfolio tools.
* Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery.
* Align solution delivery with organisational priorities, annual academic cycles and strategic plans.
General
* Represent the department at meetings and deputise for colleagues as required.
* Undertake additional duties as needed.
The salary for this role is between €90,000 to €111,700 per year depending on relevant experience. There is a 35 hour working week and the role is Hybrid. Location is Dublin City. To apply for this role please email your cv to [email protected]