ICT Applications Analyst

Teagasc

Carlow

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -Work with business units within Teagasc to understand and improve their performance through the use of Process Improvement and Information and Communication Technologies. -Identify user requirements for Application Solutions. -Analyse the requirements and Design an optimal solution. -Select an external service provider using public sector procurement approaches, to either build a bespoke solution or to provide a package and configuration services. The external service provider will also be expected to implement the solution. -Ensure that chosen solutions are properly integrated with other Teagasc systems and platforms. -Oversee and manage user acceptance testing of solutions. -Project manage the solution implementation throughout Teagasc. Project management includes communications, planning, budgeting, procurement and vendor management. -Manage the quality, standards and work approach of project and support activities to ensure they follow Teagasc standards and industry best practice. -Manage the on-going support and enhancement of a number of application systems, including vendor management. -Assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Customer Service Charter and Action Plan through adherence to best practice protocols. -Actively participate in the annual business planning, risk management and PMDS processes. -Take responsibility for own on-going personal and professional development. -Other duties as may be assigned from time to time. This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. Please note that this advertisement is being hosted by the Public Appointments Service on publicjobs.ie. The Public Appointments Service has no involvement in, or responsibility for, the recruitment and selection process or the terms and conditions which relate to this post.

2771 days ago