Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent or temporary vacancies for the position of Information Systems (IS) Project Leader Applications in Monaghan County Council shall be filled. Please note that “Applications” may encompass duties in Operations, Digitisation, Cyber-Security, & Service Delivery functions.

The Information Systems (IS) Project Leader Applications is a senior, technical management post within the IS department and the successful candidate will report to and work closely with the Head of Information Systems.

From a technical competency perspective, a key requirement of the successful candidate will be that they have significant, recent, demonstratable, hands-on business application and digital skills (from a design and implementation perspective). Required technical skills are detailed in subsequent sections of the booklet.

 

The Information Systems (IS) Project Leader Applications shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Head of Information Systems in relation to employment and as may be appropriate to any function of the Local Authority for which the Information Systems Project Leader Applications is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of their duties.
The successful candidate will be responsible for bringing about digital transformation and moving traditional business processes to more efficient and effective digital solutions while supporting existing business applications through service delivery management.
 

• Manage a team that are responsible for business applications support and digital development through a service delivery framework.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive digital transformation strategy that embraces innovation and digital adoption.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend relevant digital technologies and solutions.
• Oversee the implementation of digital tools, systems, and platforms to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensuring a strong focus on Business Process improvement and Change Management including analysing requirements (both functional and technical).
• Analysis and design of business processes and translation of business needs into technical requirements.
• Design, procurement, implementation and support of new and existing systems and applications.
• Assessing information security and data protection risks which may include assisting in preparation of Data Processing Impact Assessment and vendor risk assessments, security design workshops, and solution evaluation for new and existing systems in conjunction with the security team.
• Providing expert advice and support on best practice, including, application development, user and identity management and, information systems controls.
• Other Responsibilities may include:
• supplier relationship management with vendors and other service providers including hosted services, Office of Government Procurement, etc.
• License management and compliance for security platforms and systems
• Point of contact for escalation of Service Desk issues relating to business applications or digital processes
• Performance management and development
• Procurement of services and technologies in line with Council policy
• Compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures
• End user & stakeholder communication
• Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time.

Human Resource Management Section