Senior Business Analyst

Our Client, a major Global Utilities Company is seeking to hire a Senior Business Analyst to support the reimplementation of their Customer Portal Website within an accelerated timeframe. Your job description may include the following responsibilities:

Gathering and Prioritization: Collaborate with stakeholders, including business users, project managers, and developers, to understand their needs and gather requirements for the new website. Prioritize requirements based on their impact on project duration and business value.Process Analysis and Optimization:Analyze existing business processes and workflows to identify areas for improvement and optimization in the new system. Streamline processes to reduce project duration and increase efficiency.Documentation and Communication: Create detailed documentation, including functional specifications, user stories, use cases, and process flows, to communicate requirements effectively to the development team. Ensure clear and concise communication to minimize misunderstandings and rework.Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: Facilitate communication and collaboration between business users, project managers, and development teams to ensure alignment and understanding of project goals and requirements. Proactively address any conflicts or issues that may arise to minimize delays.Solution Design and Technical Guidance: Work closely with the development team to translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring that the new website meets the needs of the business and its users. Provide technical guidance and expertise to expedite the development process.Testing and Quality Assurance Strategy: Collaborate with the testing team to define test cases and scenarios, ensuring that the new website meets the specified requirements and functions as expected. Develop a comprehensive testing and quality assurance strategy to minimize defects and rework.Change Management and Training: Support the change management process by assisting with user training, documentation updates, and communication of system changes to stakeholders. Ensure a smooth transition and adoption of the new website to minimize disruptions.

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Systems, or BusinessExperience as a Business Analyst, preferably in web development or software implementationAnalytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.Understanding of software development methodologies, includingAgile practices.Experience with Drupal or similar content management systems is highly desirableExperience in using industry-standard design and work management tools such as Jira, Google Docs, Lucid Chart, etcKnowledge of utility industry processes and customer portal solutions is a plus.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and support junior team members.Experience in working with vendors (onshore and/or offshore).