Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client currently have a requirement for a suitably skilled Senior Application Registry Officer.
This is a temporary position; the initial contract duration is for 12 months with the possibility of extension thereafter. This location for this position is flexible (must be in Ireland) and is also working off a hybrid model, and you must be able to attend meetings when required.
Based off a 35-hour work week the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee and will be paid an hourly rate of €32.02 based off an annualised salary of €58,477.00 and will accrue 30 days’ annual leave per year along with public holidays.
*Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland at the time of application*
Principal duties and responsibilities
- Manage Staff responsible for Data Entry, Engagement and Analytics
- Populate and maintain data in Application Registry
- Validate and Manage Data from various Sources
- Contribute to Process Development with ICT Stakeholders
- Develop good customer relationships through excellent customer service.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date service support documentation.
- Assist in the prioritisation of daily workload to ensure that users receive sufficient and timely support.
- Establish with the designated Line Manager agreed objectives for the performance of the functions for which he/she is responsible.
- Work with external partners in a proactive and efficient manner.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of operations procedures and standards.
- Report to senior managers on any issue that could significantly impact the business and perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
- Utilise the service desk call tracking system as appropriate.
- Support the life cycle management of Applications and other standard processes.
- Comply with ICT and security policies and practices.
- Carry out functions / duties as assigned by the line manager.
- Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders as relevant to this role.
- Experience of contributing to the planning and delivery of project tasks and activities
- Experience of managing a team
- Successful Candidates will be responsible for specific functions with Application Registry
- Data Analytics which will involve ensuring reliable and accurate data that will encompass various aspects such as accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, and relevance. Power BI Reporting skills desirable.
- Test Management including User Acceptance Testing involving Production and Test environments. Testing on all functionality and data alignment and Maintenance of the Issue Log – reporting, documenting and UAT any bugs or new functionality needed for the Application Registry.
- Management of staff and day to day operational activities within the Application Registry Service
- Stakeholder Engagement maintaining relationships with various ICT and Business Stakeholders and achieving efficiencies through Continual Service Improvements
Must haves:
- Access to appropriate transport is essential to fulfil the duties of the role as the post may involve travel
- Must have a third level education qualification
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge:
Communications & Interpersonal Skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Planning & Managing Resources
- Excellent planning and organisational skills including using computer technology effectively.
- The ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks.
- The ability to manage within allocated resources and a capacity to respond to changes in a plan.
- The ability to take responsibility and be accountable for the delivery of agreed objectives
Evaluating Information, Problem Solving & Decision Making
- The ability to appropriately analyse and interpret information, develop solutions and contribute to decisions quickly and accurately as appropriate.
- Initiative in the resolution of complex issues.
- The ability to recognise when it is appropriate to refer decisions to a higher level of management.
- A capacity to develop new proposals and recommend decisions on a proactive basis.
- Flexibility, problem solving and initiative skills including the ability to implement change.
*This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role*
Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer