City : Surrey

Category : 6457-Systems & Projects

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

We are currently seeking a Project Leader (Systems Analyst) to join our Student Services - Registrar's Office team. 

Job Overview

To provide project management and technical expertise in support of the student information system by performing all phases of the system development and project management life cycle, technology planning, business area analysis, systems design and client support services to users of Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s information and education systems.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Analytics, plus a minimum of five years’ of experience in integrating solutions and process improvement, along with three years recent related experience in or supporting the Office of the Registrar preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of enterprise architecture development methods including framework, principles, standards and vision.
• Familiarity with business analysis, change management and project management, with the ability to identify/define gaps, risks and requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills for collaborating with team members and various business units.
• Experience in enterprise systems, including systems testing, systems and business process analysis and documentation, preferably in a college or university environment.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with business stakeholders to identify, assess and document business requirements with the ability to transform end-user needs into technical and functional requirements.
• Experience developing business process designs to improve efficiencies, and in the preparation of business process documentation.
• Experience in designing systems solutions to meet business needs, including modifications to existing systems and new systems design.
• Extensive experience in translating business requirements into detailed design specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a diverse range of people and situations.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines

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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.