Lead Analyst, Functional Applications

Application Lifecycle Management

Maintain and evolve the global functional application portfolio across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Human Resources (primarily SaaS applications).

Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of new applications, including requirements gathering, vendor assessment, and solution design.

Define and execute application rationalization strategies, identifying opportunities to consolidate, retire, or replace redundant or outdated systems to reduce complexity and cost.

Drive continuous improvement of the application portfolio to enhance usability, performance, and business value.

Lead structured decommissioning of legacy applications, including data migration, user communications, and documentation.

Integration & Technical Support

Partner with IT and vendors on integrations (APIs, data integrations, SSO, etc.).

Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution across technical and business teams.

Support data governance and ensure consistency, integrity, and alignment across integrated systems.

Own application configuration, user administration, and governance across platforms.

Manage applications through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including build/configuration, testing, deployment, enhancement, release management, and ongoing optimization.

Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure smooth deployment and ongoing stability of integrations and system enhancements.

Vendor & Contract Management

Own vendor relationships for assigned applications: renewals, escalations, roadmaps, and SLA accountability.

Negotiate contracts and licensing terms in partnership with IT leadership and Legal teams.

Proactively surface cost optimization and consolidation opportunities, especially in preparation for contract renewals.

Evaluate make vs buy decisions and build recommendations for leadership.

Stakeholder Enablement & Governance

Serve as the primary liaison between business functional owners, IT, and vendors; translate business needs into application requirements.

Develop and maintain application documentation and training materials.

Establish and adhere to governance processes for application requests, change management, and application access.

Produce regular reporting on application health, utilization, spend, and lifecycle status for IT and business leadership.

Build a strong relationship across the various functions that you will serve; you are a strategic consultant and advisor for the business when it comes to their technology needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in business applications, IT business analytics, or related role
• Experience operating in regulated environments (medical device or life sciences strongly preferred)
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Demonstrated success in leading technology transformations during mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
• Strongly Preferred: Experience managing end-to-end SaaS application implementations, familiarity with enterprise integrations: SSO, REST APIs, data mapping, webhook-based triggers

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience, with additional factors like territory requirements, qualifications, and performance taken into account. The typical pay range for this position is $100,000 – $125,000 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits.

Contact

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