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IT Business Partner

On-site in Pamplona·Added 3 months ago (last checked 1 Oct)

Universidad de Navarra

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Pamplona
Spanish: Native level
English: Required
Experience: 8+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree or Licentiate in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or another equivalent qualification.
Knowledge of project management methodologies.
Proficiency in a programming language relevant to the organization (Java, Python, etc.) and knowledge of collaborative development environments.
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in functional analysis and IT project management, with a demonstrable track record of autonomously leading medium and high-complexity initiatives.
Experience in requirements gathering and needs diagnosis with multiple stakeholders, managing several projects in parallel and managing relationships with providers.

Nice to have

Knowledge or experience with applied artificial intelligence technologies and solutions (language models, intelligent automation, data analysis) will be positively valued.

Languages

Spanish: high or native level.
English: high level (minimum B2/C1), to work with technical documentation, international manufacturers, and providers.

The role

Contribute to the identification, definition, and execution of technological projects aligned with the University's strategic objectives, acting as a bridge between business needs and technical teams.

The person will be responsible for analyzing processes, workflows, and requirements, proposing viable solutions, and leading their implementation. They must ensure the delivery of value in every initiative and promote the incorporation of new technologies, including artificial intelligence, aligned with the global IT Services strategy.

What you'll do

Autonomously identify and analyze the technological needs of the different areas of the University, exploring processes, interviewing key stakeholders, and diagnosing the starting situation before proposing solutions.
Document functional requirements in a clear and structured manner, including situation analysis and process maps.
Define the scope, objectives, planning, and resources of assigned IT projects, ensuring their alignment with the institutional strategy.
Lead the execution of projects from the analysis phase to production, coordinating technical teams and stakeholders.
Manage the relationship with technology providers and partners, guaranteeing compliance with commitments, deadlines, and service levels.
Supervise the monitoring and control of projects, identifying deviations and proposing corrective measures.
Evaluate and recommend technological solutions, including tools based on artificial intelligence, that provide value to the organization.
Prepare technical and management documentation: requirements analysis, project plans, and monitoring reports.
Maintain fluid and effective communication with technical teams, end users, and management, facilitating informed decision-making.
Ensure compliance with institutional policies, quality standards, and security regulations in all projects under their responsibility.

Personal competencies

Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work autonomously and make decisions using own judgment.
Ability to lead and align multidisciplinary teams without direct authority.
Collaborative spirit and ability to work in a team.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Proactivity to detect opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Ability to adapt to changes and flexibility to adjust priorities and activities according to business needs.

About Universidad de Navarra

Universidad de Navarra is a private (non-state) Spanish university with campuses in Pamplona, San Sebastián, Madrid and Barcelona. It offers undergraduate degrees, master's programs and doctorates across a wide range of faculties and schools, including Architecture, Sciences, Communication, Law, Economics, Education and Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy and Nutrition, Medicine, the Tecnun Engineering School, and IESE Business School. Research is a central activity, with dedicated services for researchers, a doctoral school, R&D collaboration with companies, and innovation and technology-transfer units.

For international professionals, the university's main campus is in Pamplona, with additional Spanish campuses in San Sebastián, Madrid and Barcelona, and IESE Business School locations in New York, Munich and São Paulo. Current openings span postdoctoral and PhD research positions (e.g. in nutrition research and orthopaedic implant design), IT roles such as Enterprise Data Architect and IT Business Partner, European project administration, and technical and facilities positions. The university maintains a 'Trabaja con nosotros' (work with us) careers channel and lists talent attraction among its research services.

Industry: Higher Education
In Spain: Pamplona, San Sebastián, Madrid and 1 more
Website: unav.edu

Good to know if you are moving

The university has four Spanish campuses: Pamplona (main campus), San Sebastián (Donostia), Madrid, and Barcelona (IESE Business School).
IESE Business School, part of Universidad de Navarra, also has campuses in New York, Munich and São Paulo.
Current openings include research positions such as a postdoctoral role at the Centro de Investigación en Nutrición and a PhD candidate position on porous orthopaedic implants.
Non-research openings include IT roles (Enterprise Data Architect, IT Business Partner), European project economic/administrative management, and technical and facilities positions (electrician, gardener, occupational risk prevention technician).
The university publishes job openings through its 'Trabaja con nosotros' (work with us) channel and lists 'Atracción de talento' (talent attraction) among its research services.

In their own words

About the company & team

The University of Navarra is a university of Christian inspiration, promoted by san Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, founder of Opus Dei. Its mission is to seek and transmit the truth, contribute to the academic, cultural, and personal training of its students; promote scientific research and healthcare activities; offer adequate possibilities for the development of its professors and employees; and carry out extensive work in cultural outreach and social promotion, with a clear purpose of service.

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