Lead Analyst (Two year term position)
Core
Functional lead for a portfolio of university-wide HR systems including Learning Management Systems and Payroll, partnering with stakeholders to lead projects, analyze business needs, and drive system enhancements.
Role type
Senior IC business systems analyst (HR systems)
Builds
HR system enhancements and integrations for Harvard University
Domain
Higher Education / Human Resources Information Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Business systems analysis, project management, requirements gathering, business process analysis, testing, change management, system integration coordination, team mentorship, stakeholder management, Agile methodology
Preferred skills
Product management, managing complex IT environments, running large cross-functional IT projects, building broad business relationships, strategic thinking, knowledge of HR/finance/faculty affairs business processes
Technologies
PeopleSoft Payroll, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Harvard IT Academy foundational courses
Responsibilities
Lead requirements gathering, business process analysis, testing, implementation, and change management activities; Coordinate system integrations and business processes across HR applications and third-party vendors; Provide guidance and mentorship to other analysts; Serve as subject matter expert and escalation point; Partner with Associate Director on portfolio planning and resource coordination
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory experience