Business Applications Owner

The Midcounties Co-operative; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cooperative in the UK is seeking a Business Applications Owner to manage its Finance and HR applications. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system efficiency, overseeing system performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates have a Computer Science degree and experience in system ownership within trading environments. Benefits include discounts on food shopping, travel, and various bonuses.

Benefits

20% off Food shopping

Up to £500 off Travel

Up to 60% off Childcare fees

Week Performance Bonus

Paid time off for volunteering

Colleague Support Fund

GroceryAid Colleague Mental Health Support

33 Days Annual leave that grows with your career

Full training and accredited development programmes

Quiet room for prayer, meditation, or a peaceful break

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a System Owner / Systems Engineer or similar role, preferably in the trading area.
• Strong understanding of information systems, trading platforms, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end life cycle management of trading information systems.
• Manage system integrations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Plan and oversee retirement of outdated system components.

Skills

System Maintenance

Business Partnering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Computer Science degree or equivalent through experience

Job description

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About the role:

If your specialisms are System Maintenance, Business Partnering or Project Management with a hint of IT, this is the opportunity for you.

The Business Applications Owner will be responsible for ensuring Your Co-op gets the best value from its investment in its Finance and HR applications. This includes managing the development and operation of key applications to suit business strategy.

About the role:

In your day-to-day, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, specifications, and objectives. You will monitor system performance, proactively identify and address potential issues, and ensure continuous improvement in system efficiency and reliability.

The Business Applications Owner will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and application users to define system requirements, specifications, and objectives, and develop the system roadmap to include improvements and upgrades.

As the Business Applications Owner, you will:

• Oversee the end-to-end life cycle management of the trading information systems, from procurement and development to eventual retirement
• Manage system integrations, modifications, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to trading operations and optimal system performance
• Plan and oversee the retirement of outdated or obsolete system components, ensuring a smooth transition to newer technologies and minimal impact on trading activities
• Work with the IT Information and Security Risk Manager to implement and enforce security protocols, ensuring the protection of sensitive trading data and compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards
• Contribute expertise to project teams, representing the needs of the business, including active participation in developing the support model for new applications

Please see the timetable below, although dates are subject to change.

Closing date: 7th July 2023

First stage Interviews: TBC

Second stage Interviews: TBC

Who are we looking for?

• Computer Science degree or equivalent through experience
• Proven experience in a System Owner / Systems Engineer or similar role, preferably in the trading area
• A strong understanding of information systems, trading platforms, and related technologies
• Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills

What can we offer you?

• 20% off Food shopping (usually 10% all year round rising to 20% on pay day events)
• Holidays for less with up to £500 off Travel

Other benefits:

• Up to 60% off Childcare fees
• Week Performance Bonus
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Colleague Support Fund
• GroceryAid Colleague Mental Health Support
• Ethical mobile and broadband deals
• 33 Days Annual leave that grows with your career
• Full training and accredited development programmes
• Quiet room for prayer, meditation, or a peaceful break — it’s our way of showing we care about your wellbeing

… and many more!

We look forward to hearing from you.