University of Rhode Island · 12 hours ago
Lead Programmer Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$88K/yr - $98K/yrThe University of Rhode Island is the State's flagship public research university, enrolling approximately 17,000 students. The Lead Programmer Analyst will analyze, design, code, install, and maintain major integrated administrative systems, coordinating development and maintenance within an institutional framework while managing projects and supervising other analysts.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to analyze and document functional and non-functional requirements for university-wide systems
Lead the implementation, upgrade, and maintenance of PeopleSoft and other university enterprise applications
Review and assess new functionalities in enterprise applications to ensure data integrity and compliance with university and Information Technology Services (ITS) standards
Coordinate with ITS personnel and university stakeholders to develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of system updates and new functionalities
Conduct analyses and feasibility studies for new and proposed systems
Define program specifications and system procedures, ensuring alignment with institutional goals
Evaluate, install, and maintain application packages and other software used to support administrative systems
Create and maintain comprehensive application design documentation in accordance with departmental standards and industry best practices
Manage project schedules and resources across all phases, from conception to ongoing maintenance
Design, implement, and maintain systems for the University, integrating them with existing systems and developing system-wide test plans for pre- and post-implementation
Identify policy, personnel, and budgetary issues associated with system design
Review programs and documentation developed by the project team to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
Design forms and source documents and instruct computer and user department staff on new system functionalities
Maintain proficiency in programming, systems analysis, and project management tools and techniques, staying up to date with industry trends and terminology
Assist in supervising and evaluating project team members, identifying institutional information needs, and providing training and support
Participate in system presentations, establish and enforce standards, and assist in staff training and program assignments
Qualification
Required
Analyze, design, code, install, and maintain major integrated administrative systems
Coordinate the development and maintenance of systems within an institutional framework
Develop specifications for other programmer analysts
Project management and supervisory responsibilities
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to analyze and document functional and non-functional requirements for university-wide systems
Lead the implementation, upgrade, and maintenance of PeopleSoft and other university enterprise applications
Review and assess new functionalities in enterprise applications to ensure data integrity and compliance with university and Information Technology Services (ITS) standards
Coordinate with ITS personnel and university stakeholders to develop and maintain project schedules
Conduct analyses and feasibility studies for new and proposed systems
Define program specifications and system procedures, ensuring alignment with institutional goals
Evaluate, install, and maintain application packages and other software used to support administrative systems
Create and maintain comprehensive application design documentation in accordance with departmental standards and industry best practices
Manage project schedules and resources across all phases, from conception to ongoing maintenance
Design, implement, and maintain systems for the University, integrating them with existing systems
Develop system-wide test plans for pre- and post-implementation
Identify policy, personnel, and budgetary issues associated with system design
Review programs and documentation developed by the project team to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
Design forms and source documents and instruct computer and user department staff on new system functionalities
Maintain proficiency in programming, systems analysis, and project management tools and techniques
Assist in supervising and evaluating project team members
Identify institutional information needs and provide training and support
Participate in system presentations, establish and enforce standards, and assist in staff training and program assignments
Proficiency in software and programming tools, computer workstations, Internet development tools, and practices
Company
University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island is a research and graduate institution offering graduate and undergraduate programs.
Founded in 1892
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.27MKey Investors
Rhode Island Department of HealthThe Champlin FoundationNational Science Foundation
2026-01-08Grant· $0.2M
2025-12-02Grant· $0.5M
2025-07-08Grant· $7M
Leadership Team
David M. Dooley
President
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