GSS CE Technology Lead

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Job Summary

We are looking for a new GSS CE Technology Lead to join GSS Circular Economy Business Unit based out of Tralee Kerry/Europe.

​As a GSS CE Technology Lead you will oversee the external and internal technical teams and all projects they undertake, sign off specifications, analyze briefs, write progress reports, identify and manage change and risks, and develop work schedules and project plans.

What a typical day looks like:

• Determining project requirements and developing work schedules for the team to meet project goals.
• Liaising and managing teams, manage and influence direct and indirect resources, and clients to ensure projects are managed and completed to business requirements.
• Focal Point for flex internal IT Organsation and external vendors for GSS circular economy. Motivating staff and creating a space where they can ask questions and voice their concerns.
• Identifying risks and forming contingency plans as soon as possible to manage the risks.
• Analyzing existing operations and scheduling training sessions and meetings to discuss improvements.
• Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments.
• Updating work schedules and performing troubleshooting as required.
• Being transparent with the team about challenges, failures, and successes. Strive to ensure innovation and standardization is always front of mind.
• Writing progress reports and delivering presentations to Presidents and relevant stakeholders.

The experience/qualification we are looking to add to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of and demonstrated experience of security, cyber security, compliance, ecommerce and cloud based solutions
• Understanding of solutioning and best practice principles.
• Understanding of ETL processes and data warehousing concepts.
• Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with data governance and data quality principles.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Design and implement scalable and efficient data storage solutions with a focus on reusability
• Strong budget management and change management
• A clear communicator with an eye to innovation and ability to deliver a circular economy technical roadmap.
• Preference to have knowledge of Flex GSS business and solutions
• Experience in a similar role would be advantageous

Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide:

• Continuous training tailored to your role and skill set
• 21 days holidays annum
• Pension and life assurance scheme after 6 months
• Health insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Great team and work environment
• Supportive and flexible culture
• Challenging assignments

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