Lead Application Analyst, Carlow

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 capacity A commitment to on-going personal and professional development

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