Project Analyst

Essentra

  • Jarrow, Tyne and Wear
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Project AnalystJarrow, ENGPlease note this is a FTC until the end of December 2025.We are currently looking for a Project Analyst to join our IT Operations and Service Delivery function to assist in the understanding and defining of business challenges and determining technical solutions to existing and new services.The role will report into the IT Asset Manager and will work with the wider Technology Teams to socialise the business needs, define clear requirements, and identify technical Services and solutions.Responsibilities:
  • The role is expected to work closely with all Technology Resolver Teams and key Technology stakeholders across regions to shape the design of solutions to meet business goals.
  • The role in-short term will focus on developing the Technology Service Catalogue and it's management process, but in long term can extend to other parts of the IT Operations and Service Delivery functions.
  • Must be a Subject Matter Expert to project and technology service delivery teams, and responsible to optimise the Service Management Processes across all the functional areas.
  • Responsible to clearly articulate the Business requirements in the form of Functional specifications and Agile User stories depending on the project need.
  • Has the ownership and accountability to map, maintain and suggest improvements to the IT Service Management processes utilised across the functional areas.
  • Must pre-emptively and proactively identify and addresses delivery risks.
  • Understanding strategic business needs and plans for growth.
  • Enhancing the quality of IT products and services.
  • Analysing the design of technology services and business models.
  • Utilising IT data for business insights
  • Sourcing and implementing new business technology.
  • Working with architects and SMEs to define technological solutions to business requirements.
  • Producing reports on application development and implementation.
  • Analysing data to inform business decisions.
Required Skills and Experience:
  • Educated to degree level.
  • Strong Project/Business Analyst Experience.
  • Strong Foundation in Business Analysis Tool and Techniques.
  • Strong experience of Business Process Re-engineering or Transformation programmes
  • Previous experience in delivering / managing / Configuring eCommerce, CMS platforms, Merchandising tools and Search tools.
  • Full project life cycle experience - with demonstrable knowledge of different methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile.
  • Excellent engagement, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, able to articulate compelling stories and future state vision.
  • Proficient in transforming Business needs into functional requirements & User Stories (using INVEST principles).
  • Experience in business operating model design and Organisational Change Management.
  • Highly skilled in mapping business processes / Operating Models & RACI.
  • Ability to challenge the status quo and disrupt thinking, suggesting viable alternatives.
  • Creative thinker, able to quickly analyse complex problems and identify appropriate solutions underpinned by logic and analytic approach.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated, actively seeks responsibility and driven to achieve results.
What we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Up to 5% matched pension contribution
  • 4x annual salary life assurance
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
  • Employee discounts through Edenred
  • Eyecare Vouchers
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
This is a hybrid role with expectation of working in our Jarrow office 2-3 days per week.Essentra plc is a FTSE 250 company and a leading global provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items.Headquartered in the UK, Essentra's global network extends to 28 countries worldwide and includes over 3,000 employees, 14 manufacturing facilities, 24 distribution centres and 33 sales & service centres serving c.74,000 customers with a rapid supply of low cost but essential products for a variety of applications in industries such as equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy.At Essentra we are ideally looking for individuals who enjoy working as part of a close team, are passionate about what they do and who strive to make a difference. We are always looking to better ourselves and are keen to recruit individuals who like to innovate and improve processes.As part of our recruitment process you will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Documentary evidence will be requested at interview.

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