Business Systems Manager, Permanent, IT Services, Maynooth University

Maynooth University wishes to appoint a Business Systems Manager on a full-time permanent basis. This manager-level appointment (SAOIV grade) will report directly to the Head of Enterprise Solutions within IT Services.
The Business Systems Manager will oversee a cohort of IT professionals dedicated to the area, currently there are 9 (nine) staff positions allocated to this area. The area has responsibility for ensuring operational excellence in the delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise business systems with a primary responsibility for the Student, Finance and HR systems and their security. Additional ancillary systems also fall under this remit.
Principal Duties
The role will have a strong focus on:
• technical leadership
• identifying and implementing technical solutions to meet business needs
• consistent service support, delivery and operational resilience
• fostering and supporting service innovation
• promoting a culture of team and personnel development
• partnering with business areas on an agenda of continual service improvement
The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, a data-driven mindset, and proven leadership in managing complex business systems environments in a higher education or similar sector.
Application Instructions
Closing Date:
23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 24th August 2025.
Please note all applications must be made via our Online Recruitment Portal at the following link:
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer
The position is subject to the Statutes of the University