Purpose: Within the Transversal Services Department, the Information & Reporting Division (IR) is in charge of the Collaboration and Document Management Services, the Intranet, the Admin Suite and Integration. The Division also manages the main ERP package (PeopleSoft) and related developments in the HR and GL / Accounting areas. The Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Analyst & Project Manager will work in the IT Integration Unit. As a member of the team, s/he will analyse, design, coordinate and promote IT solutions in accordance with SOA principles as defined at the EIB. S/he will have project management responsibilities and will coordinate/implement solutions in the Bank’s ESB (Enterprise Service Bus). Operating Network: The Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Analyst & Project Manager will report to the Head of the Integration Unit and whenever required directly to the Head of the Information and Reporting Division. The Integration Unit is currently composed of 3 internal staff and 15 external consultants. Internally, s/he will cooperate with counterparties from other IT application teams, IT Operations, IT Engineering, IT Security, IT Project Management Office and Business Users in other Departments in order to ensure that appropriate internal service provision/control are maintained and to ensure understanding of IT methodologies. Externally, s/he will deal on a daily basis with key external parties (software vendors, providers of outsourced services and other peer groups) in order to optimise service levels and to stay abreast of best practice. Accountabilities: The Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Analyst & Project Manager will be responsible for: • Ensuring that Integration solutions are in line with IT policies, that qualitative and quantitative objectives are achieved • Taking responsibility for carrying out enhancements, maintenance and further development of the ESB (either directly or through external consultants) • Taking responsibility to implement service solutions with SOA principles in mind based on IBM WebSphere Integration Bus • Taking responsibility and initiative for the implementation of new projects and upgrade projects, ensuring the quality of the projects and the coherence of the solution with related systems • Coordinating and supervising an external team of IT consultants in order to ensure the delivery of expected solutions to internal business customers • Leading workshops/discussions to understand project goals, workflows, complex business needs, gaps and opportunities • Reviewing and approving all technical documentation related to the approved solutions before implementation • Maintaining a high level of expertise in the technological aspects of applications in own domain Deadline for applications: 11th of December 2016. Apply directly via the 'Apply' button. We believe that Diversity is good for our people and our business. We promote and value diversity and inclusion among our staff and candidates; irrespective of their gender, age, nationality, race, culture, education and experience, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or disability The EIB offers fixed-term contracts of up to a maximum of 6 years, according to business needs, with a possibility to convert to a permanent contract, subject to organisational requirements and individual performance.