Job Opportunity for Associate, Information Technology Functional Analysis at Room to Read in New Delhi

Position Overview:

Room to Read is seeking a skilled and motivated Technology Functional Analysis Associate to join our team. As a Technology Functional Analysis Associate, you will be responsible for conducting thorough analyses of our company’s systems and processes to identify improvements and implement changes that will help us operate more effectively. You will work closely with various departments throughout the organization to gather and document requirements, design solutions, and ensure that systems are aligned with business needs. The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, substantial understanding of technology, and a proven record of successful project implementation.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conduct analyses of existing business systems and processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Analyse, gather and document the business requirements to design appropriate solutions.
• Design, test, and implement modifications to existing systems and processes.
• Analyse, design, construct, test, and implement new systems or application enhancements as per trending technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that systems align with business needs.
• Develop and maintain documentation such as user manuals, functional specifications, and training materials.
• Appropriately communicate project status, escalate issues, and manage timelines and action items of new projects and initiatives.
• Support end users and prepare them for effective use of RtR systems and technologies by setting training programs and redefining new roles and responsibilities.
• Actively drive issue resolution and closely monitor its progress.
• Communicating information effectively to non-technical staff (Global and Country office) members through presentations, reports, and other creative written materials.
• Working with other technical members of the country team to determine how best to apply new technologies to meet organizational goals and improve efficiency.
• Develop, document, and maintain best practices, project standards, procedures, application, quality objectives and ‘lessons learned’, including metrics for assess.
• Stay up to date on emerging trends and technologies in the field of functional analysis. 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Information Technologies, or equivalent field
• 3+ years of experience in functional analysis,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools such as Asana, Jira
• Familiarity with business analysis techniques such as data modeling and process modeling.
• In-depth knowledge of IT and computer science principles. 

Preferred:

• Preferred experience in an environment of Education Management.
• Basic programming skill would be an advantage such as Java, Python etc.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau or similar tool is a plus. 

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.

Room to Read is a Child Safe Organisation.

Location(s)

Global Office Asia – Main – New Delhi 

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also: 

• Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization 
• Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness  
• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration 
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment  

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled