IT Technical Business Analyst

Posted 2 days 13 hours ago by MCS Group

Permanent
Full Time
Public Sector Jobs
Leinster, Carlow, Ireland
Job Description

MCS Group is proud to be supporting a well-established semi-state organisation operating within a large-scale enterprise environment as they seek an experienced ICT Application Analyst/Business Analyst to join their internal ICT team on a permanent basis.

This is a varied applications role suited to someone who enjoys combining business analysis, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, systems implementation, and ongoing application support. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering and enhancing business-critical systems across a diverse application landscape supporting users nationwide.

The environment includes a broad portfolio of enterprise applications, cloud technologies, SaaS platforms, and business systems as the organisation continues its digital transformation journey.

(Hybrid - Monday to Wednesday in office - Carlow)

Key Responsibilities
  • Work closely with business units to understand requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement through technology
  • Gather, analyse, and document business and system requirements
  • Design and deliver application solutions that meet business needs
  • Manage application implementation projects from planning through to delivery
  • Coordinate user acceptance testing and ensure successful solution adoption
  • Oversee application enhancements, upgrades, and ongoing support activities
  • Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers
  • Ensure applications are effectively integrated with wider business systems and platforms
  • Contribute to annual business planning, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain documentation, standards, and best practices across application support and project activities
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years' experience delivering or supporting business systems implementations
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • Business Analysis
    • Application Development
    • Application Testing
    • IT Project Management
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience managing projects from initiation through implementation and support
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
  • Level 8 qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
  • Driving Licence in Ireland
Desirable Experience
  • Business Analysis certification
  • PRINCE2 certification
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Experience working with SQL Server and/or Oracle databasesExposure to reporting tools and data analysis
  • Experience working in Agile delivery environments
  • Vendor management and procurement experience
  • Experience supporting enterprise systems such as CRM or Finance platforms
  • Experience working within large multi site organisations
What's on Offer
  • Strong long term career opportunity within a large national organisation
  • Public Sector salary scale ranging from €53,000
  • Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
  • Hybrid working model
  • Excellent work life balance
  • Ongoing training, education, and career development support
  • Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
  • Opportunity to contribute to large-scale digital transformation initiatives
  • Collaborative and supportive working environment

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