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Application Lifecycle Management Analyst

Memphis, TN (Hybrid-remote desired: 3 days onsite per week)

6 months (should be extended)

The Application Lifecycle Analyst plays a key role in supporting and coordinating activities across the lifecycle of enterprise applications. This role focuses on facilitating communication, enabling self-service, tracking progress, compiling actionable and data-driven insights, and ensuring that applications are effectively managed from onboarding through retirement, in alignment with business and IT objectives.

The ideal analyst is detail-oriented with demonstrated experience partnering with product owners, engineering managers, and IT leadership to implement existing processes while identifying opportunities to improve our programs.

Essential Job Functions:

Lifecycle Coordination: Support the planning, implementation, maintenance, and retirement of applications by coordinating tasks across application owners/teams. Preferred experience leveraging Jira, Confluence, and/or SharePoint.

Program Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of application lifecycle stages, decisions, and supporting documentation.

Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between end users, IT teams, and other internal stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment throughout an application’s lifecycle.

Process Monitoring: Track lifecycle milestones, risks, and dependencies using project management tools and provide regular status updates.

Data Analysis: Analyze application performance, usage, and support data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Change Enablement: Assist with change management activities including communications, training coordination, and readiness assessments.

Compliance & Standards: Ensure applications follow internal policies, security protocols, and regulatory requirements. Preferred broad understanding of COBIT processes.

Top Skills Preferred:

Experience in a PMO or IT operations environment working collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Preferred Requirements:

1–3 years of experience in application lifecycle management, IT delivery, or change enablement.

Proficiency with ALM tools (e.g., Jira, or similar platforms).

Experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and process mapping.

Ability to analyze, optimize, and automate application lifecycle processes.

Knowledge of COBIT IT Governance framework AND/OR ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.

Experience with change management processes and tools.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Familiarity with AI-powered tools for data analysis, reporting, or workflow automation OR Awareness of emerging AI capabilities and ability to leverage them for improving workflows and insights.

Additional Details:

• Workplace Setting: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid
• Job Type: Contract
• Seniority Level: Associate Level
• Job Function: Marketing

Why Work with Us

At Cook Systems, we don’t just offer jobs—we build futures. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to supporting you with benefits that deliver real security, flexibility, and growth from day one.

• Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with dental and vision coverage included. With access to one of the nation’s largest provider networks, you’ll have quality care wherever life takes you.
• Peace of Mind: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum—because your family’s security matters.
• Flexibility for Life: Plan ahead and save with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent-care expenses your way.
• Extra Protection When You Need It: Our Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life helps cover unexpected costs, so you’re never caught off guard.
• Your Future Starts Now: Build your future with our 401(k) plan through The Standard. You’re eligible after just six months—because long-term success deserves a strong foundation.

At Cook Systems, you’re not just an employee—you’re part of a team that values ideas, celebrates results, and grows together. Here, your impact is visible, your contributions are valued, and your career has room to thrive. Ready to be part of something bigger? Let’s build the future together at Cook Systems.

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