Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VB Spine is a mission-focused company that supports surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. The Lead Analyst, Functional Applications will own application lifecycle management for multiple business functions, ensuring technology initiatives align with business strategies and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and evolve the global functional application portfolio across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Human Resources (primarily SaaS applications)
- Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of new applications, including requirements gathering, vendor assessment, and solution design
- Define and execute application rationalization strategies, identifying opportunities to consolidate, retire, or replace redundant or outdated systems to reduce complexity and cost
- Drive continuous improvement of the application portfolio to enhance usability, performance, and business value
- Lead structured decommissioning of legacy applications, including data migration, user communications, and documentation
- Partner with IT and vendors on integrations (APIs, data integrations, SSO, etc.)
- Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution across technical and business teams
- Support data governance and ensure consistency, integrity, and alignment across integrated systems
- Own application configuration, user administration, and governance across platforms
- Manage applications through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including build/configuration, testing, deployment, enhancement, release management, and ongoing optimization
- Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure smooth deployment and ongoing stability of integrations and system enhancements
- Own vendor relationships for assigned applications: renewals, escalations, roadmaps, and SLA accountability
- Negotiate contracts and licensing terms in partnership with IT leadership and Legal teams
- Proactively surface cost optimization and consolidation opportunities, especially in preparation for contract renewals
- Evaluate make vs buy decisions and build recommendations for leadership
- Serve as the primary liaison between business functional owners, IT, and vendors; translate business needs into application requirements
- Develop and maintain application documentation and training materials
- Establish and adhere to governance processes for application requests, change management, and application access
- Produce regular reporting on application health, utilization, spend, and lifecycle status for IT and business leadership
- Build a strong relationship across the various functions that you will serve; you are a strategic consultant and advisor for the business when it comes to their technology needs
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in business applications, IT business analytics, or related role
- Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
- Demonstrated success in leading technology transformations during mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Certifications in ITIL, PMP, or related disciplines are strongly preferred
- Experience operating in regulated environments (medical device or life sciences strongly preferred)
- Experience managing end-to-end SaaS application implementations
- Familiarity with enterprise integrations: SSO, REST APIs, data mapping, webhook-based triggers
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company
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