Engineering Excellence Application Support Specialist – Vice President

Role Overview

• Responsible to partner with multiple technology teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals; identify and define necessary system enhancements; analyze existing system logic, identify problems; and recommend and implements solutions.
• Provides expertise in area and an advanced level of understanding of the principles of apps support.
• Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives for complex, high impact application enhancements and problem resolution through in-depth analysis and evaluation of complex business processes, systems and industry standards; documents requirements.
• Partners with multiple technology areas and management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals.
• Works closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts and Systems Analysts to determine and document Systems impacts and support requirements.
• Considers the implications of the application of technology to the current environment.
• Identifies risks, vulnerabilities and security issues; communicates impact; proposes risk mitigation options.
• Acts as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts; allocates work.
• Provides in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Directly impacts the business by influencing strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services.
• Persuades and influences others through strong and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills.
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned.

Requirements

• 6+ years experience in an application support role, partnering with technical teams
• Facilitate collaboration between Branch Agents, Contact Center Advocates, and development teams to efficiently resolve system health issues impacting employee productivity.
• Conduct live sessions with front-line employees and tech teams to identify root causes and implement user-centric solutions for system issues.
• Enhance technology governance by incorporating employee experience metrics into best practices and compliance audits.
• Oversee operational support for internal applications, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering employee efficiency.
• Partner with IT service management to minimize disruption and ensure continuity for employee applications.
• Collaborate with Technology partners to implement solutions that improve internal application capabilities and employee experience.
• Act as a liaison between tech teams, business units, and leadership to foster innovation and improve the employee technology landscape.
• Practical problem solving and strategic thinking skills
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal skills and relationship building skills
• Service oriented attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working or leading requirement gathering efforts for multiple large development projects at one-time
• Proficient using basic technical tools and systems
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Tech Stack

• ITSM

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• planned time off (vacation)
• unplanned time off (sick leave)
• paid holidays