IT Vendor & Applications Analyst (Remote)

Description
IT Vendor & Applications Analyst
Location: Remote (Supporting a client in Hartford, CT)
Job Type: Contract (8+ Months)
Hours: 40 Weekly
Days: Monday- Friday
Overview
We are seeking an organized and proactive IT Vendor & Applications Analyst to support a large-scale enterprise initiative involving application lifecycle management, software portfolio optimization, and vendor coordination.
This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, procurement, finance, and other cross-functional groups to help manage application-related projects, track key milestones, drive accountability, and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical teams, and is comfortable following up on action items to keep projects moving forward.
Responsibilities

• Coordinate application-related projects and technology initiatives across multiple business units
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams, and third-party software vendors
• Gather, document, and track business and technical requirements
• Maintain project plans, status reports, risk logs, and action item trackers
• Support software vendor management activities, including renewals, licensing reviews, contract administration, and service agreements
• Review vendor proposals, statements of work, pricing models, and licensing options
• Track project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and escalation items
• Assist with application onboarding, migration, enhancement, and retirement efforts
• Coordinate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, and Technology teams throughout project lifecycles
• Analyze data and create reports using Microsoft Excel and other business tools
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and operational efficiency
• Prepare project updates and executive-level status communications

Requirements
Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Business Analysis
• IT Project Coordination
• IT Vendor Management
• Applications Support
• Business Systems Analysis
• Technology Operations
• Experience working with software vendors, service providers, or technology partners
• Strong organizational and project tracking skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting application rationalization or decommissioning projects
• Experience working with SaaS applications and enterprise software environments
• Exposure to software licensing, renewals, or contract management
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or business transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with ERP systems or enterprise business applications
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or regulated environments

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