Lead Application Specialist

1 month ago• Westlake, TX

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Deloitte is the largest professional services network in the world—providing audit, tax, consulting, enterprise risk, and financial advisory services.
Size: 10000+ employees

Industry: Client Services, Consulting, Financial Services, Technology

Position Summary Lead Application Specialist:

Are you passionate about technology and interested in joining a community of collaborative colleagues who respectfully and courageously seek to challenge the status quo? If so, read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity with Deloitte Technology US (DT - US). We are curious and life-long learners focused on technology and innovation.

Work you'll do

The Technology Application Specialist is responsible for supporting and optimizing business-critical technology applications at Deloitte University. This role serves as both a technical expert, ensuring applications are aligned with organizational goals and user requirements. Operating with autonomy, the specialist consults with business leaders, partners with IT teams, and delivers high-quality application solutions that drive operational efficiency and user satisfaction.

This is an in-office role which works 100% onsite (five days a week) at our Westlake, TX Deloitte location.

Responsibilities: - Serve as the primary expert and point of contact for business-critical technology applications.

• Oversee application management, ensuring alignment with business goals and user requirements.
• Deliver technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization to maximize application performance and reliability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to assess needs, implement solutions, and ensure user satisfaction.
• Lead initiatives for application enhancements, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• Maintain strong documentation, process controls, and adherence to best practices and compliance standards.
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible guidance for stakeholders and end-users.

Application Management and Support- Oversee daily operations, maintenance, and lifecycle management of core enterprise applications.

• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve system and user issues, ensuring minimal disruption and prompt resolution.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring issues.

Requirements Gathering & Configuration- Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit and refine application requirements.

• Translate business needs into functional configurations and customizations, balancing usability, security, and performance.
• Validate and approve system changes, upgrades, and integrations.

Stakeholder Partnership- Serve as the primary point of contact for users and business leaders regarding application capabilities and enhancements.

• Provide training and guidance to end-users and colleagues, translating technical details into accessible information.
• Ensure stakeholder needs are met through effective communication, SLA adherence, and continuous improvement.

Technical Leadership- Lead key application initiatives, including implementations, migrations, or process improvements.

• Conduct technical research and provide recommendations for new tools and features.
• Mentor team members on application best practices, troubleshooting, and efficient process flows.

Project & Resource Management- Coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks or projects, managing workload to meet changing deadlines and business demands.

• Guide cross-functional teams as needed during application upgrades or incident resolution.

The team

Deloitte Technology US (DT - US) helps power Deloitte's success, which serves many of the world's largest, most respected organizations. We develop and deploy cutting-edge internal and go-to-market solutions that help Deloitte operate effectively and lead in the market. Our reputation is built on a tradition of delivering with excellence.

The ~3,000 professionals in DT - US deliver services including:- Cyber Security

• Technology Support
• Technology & Infrastructure
• Applications
• Relationship Management
• Strategy & Communications
• Project Management
• Financials

Customer Experience The Customer Experience (CXO) team is DT - US first line of contact with personnel. Providing walk-up support, asset management, PC compliance, and mobile devices support, CXO provides hands-on support to Deloitte employees.

Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing critical business applications or technology solutions with Infor Hospitality applications, building management systems, AV-related platforms, and/or other enterprise application tools.
• Onsite at Westlake, TX Deloitte office with ability to work overtime, including nights and weekends as needed (e.g. provide after-hours support on a rotational basis with occasional travel required to offices in local geography).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification(s) in relevant platforms or technologies preferred (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft, Oracle).
• Proficient in troubleshooting application incidents, performing root cause analysis, and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Strong understanding of software configuration, customization, and release management processes.
• Experience with integration of applications, including APIs, data exchanges, and middleware.
• Skilled in creating and maintaining application documentation, knowledge bases, and user guides.
• Familiarity with application security best practices, user access controls, and data

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Requisition code: 319184

Job ID 319184

Client-provided location(s):Westlake, TX

Job ID: Deloitte-319184

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-04T19:00:45
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