Regional Student Lifecycle System Analyst - Poland  

Purpose of Role 

The Regional Student Lifecycle System Analyst – Poland is responsible for managing the implementation of the Student Lifecycle Management System (iSAMS), ensuring alignment with business requirements. Working closely with the Regional Head of IT to ensure delivery of the core systems is aligned with regional goals. 

The post holder will facilitate the change process, working with the regional systems managers, wider technology team and key stakeholders to ensure changes to business processes and systems are suitably actioned without disruption to core business workflow. 

ISP Regional SLM Manager Key Responsibilities  

Core Responsibilities 

• Support Management Information System (MIS) implementations in connection with the ERP implementations.
• Manage the implementation plan, by making sure all activities are being accomplished in an efficient and timely manner and by ensuring the Go Live plan is met.
• Prioritize security by incorporating enhanced practices into the software.
• Lead the data migration process by building and owning the data migration templates and making sure they are accurate; analyze the business information to be imported into the systems and ensure it is correct.
• Perform and sign off the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for each implementation.
• Facilitate learning and improvement through efficient operation of SLM systems
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand and improve software requirements.

Systems Management 

• Promote the benefits of core systems with school stakeholders.
• Align business processes with data flow requirements.
• Work with product owners and implementation teams to improve school on-boarding process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related fields
• Minimum 3 years of experience in system implementation with a proven track record of delivering complex projects.
• Experience working in Education is desirable.
• Excellent command of the English and Polish language, both written and spoken.
• Experience and/or knowledge of School Management Information System (iSAMS) desirable
• Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling implementation programmes.
• Organized, able to manage a varied workload on tight timelines and deadline driven.
• Flexible, multi-tasking mindset and has the ability to deal with shifting priorities.
• Self-starter who uses initiative and proactivity to identify and solve problems.
• Analytical with great attention to detail
• Process-driven and applies best practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work with teams with different professional and cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate clearly and correctly to inform each stakeholder about the degree of progress and achievement of tasks.
• Ability to work independently and motivated to drive projects with autonomy.
• Microsoft SQL management expertise desired.

ISP Principles 

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. 

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. 

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. 

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.  

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement. 

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles 

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.  

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.