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 identifying and addressing potential issues, and ensuring 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:
1. Oversee the end-to-end life cycle management of the trading information systems, from procurement and development to eventual retirement
2. Manage system integrations, modifications, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to trading operations and optimal system performance
3. Plan and oversee the retirement of outdated or obsolete system components, ensuring a smooth transition to newer technologies and minimal impact on trading activities
4. Working 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
5. 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 below an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, 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.