Application Specialist Senior

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

11h

About The Position

Maintains application systems that are beyond the development stage and running in the daily operations of the firm. May have overall ownership of a product or app, gathering requirements, managing and prioritizing changes Specializes in configuring and supporting applications (e.g. SaaS). CAREER: Applies advanced knowledge of sub-function typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include: • Managing products, systems and/or projects/processes, and working independently with limited supervision. • Facing IT function related problems that are sometimes difficult and moderately complex. • Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

System architecture and integration
Communication and stakeholder management skills
Root cause analysis
Product development management
App development/programming
Product technical, configuration, and administration knowledge
Agile development
Project management

Responsibilities

Managing products, systems and/or projects/processes, and working independently with limited supervision.
Facing IT function related problems that are sometimes difficult and moderately complex.
Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program