Analyst - Collab Tech

Job Description:

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Here at Kerry, we currently have an opportunity for the role of Business Analyst (BA) within our Collaboration Technology team. The Collab Tech team are responsible for ensuring there is a robust collaboration platform for Kerry's employees and the BA will be responsible for engaging with representatives across the organisation to add value and address business needs through the use of our Collaboration Portfolio including SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Power Automate, PowerApps, Copilot and other related Microsoft technologies.

The successful Candidate will report to the Collab Tech Solution Manager within the ICT function.
Kerry operates a Hybrid working policy - candidates will be required to work from our offices in Naas 3 days per week.

Key responsibilities

The core responsibilities will include:
* Engage with stakeholders to collect, evaluate, and document business requirements, while providing informed recommendations on feasible digital solutions.
* Partner with business stakeholders to bridge the gap between IT and business functions, effectively conveying business requirements to technical teams and translating technical solutions for business audiences.
* Conducting thorough testing of digital solutions to verify alignment with business requirements and expected functionality, including the development of test scripts, documentation of test evidence, and management of defect resolution through to closure.
* Proactive ownership of projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, including monitoring and reporting on project progress, risks and issues.
* Work with our Security, Data Governance, and Service Delivery teams to implement digital projects in compliance with ICT security and infrastructure standards.
* Support cutover activities including Data Migration activities and Post Go-live Support
* Provide application support including troubleshooting issues and ensure timely resolution of issues.
* Evaluate new solutions and technologies as they become available and relevant for Kerry.

Qualifications and skills

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. To be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.
These include:
* Degree in ICT, Business or other related discipline
* Business Analyst experience or in a similar role, successfully managing and delivering projects using established methodologies to ensure successful end-to-end delivery.
* Experience with Sharepoint or Power Platform administration desired.
* Strong experience acting as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders.
* Excellent document writing skills (e.g. business requirements, functional specifications, business process design documents)
* Excellent communicator with experience of managing relationships with a range of stakeholders, including those at a senior level
* Strong project management capabilities with a proven track record of implementing new business processes
* Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail
* Solutions focused with a proven track record as a problem solver
* Bias for action and desire to continuously improve ways of working

Get in touch today!

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers