Description
This Business Analyst position requires a focus on client success, client-facing skills and a strong understanding of the project lifecycle and software development lifecycle. You must bring leadership, analytical thinking, and be an inherent curiosity to the role. The successful candidate would be detail oriented with the ability and eagerness to learn and understand business, customer and technology needs. You are a creative thinker with excellent verbal and written communication skills and embrace detail but summarize and express it clearly and accurately. This opportunity is based fully onsite at our Mississauga, ON office location.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive compensation / pay package
- Dental / Vision / Medical benefits
- Life Insurance
- Health Spending Account
- Employee Support and Mental Wellness
- Competitive matched retirement savings program – RRSP
- Be part of a long standing and stable industry leader
WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;
Lead projects from a Solution Delivery perspective, from requirements gathering, design to delivery in an Agile, Scrum-based, environment and support project and program managers to build project plans and timelinesSupport the Project Manager in both Agile and Waterfall projectsBuild and maintain accurate User Stories / Business Requirements with User Acceptance criteria that will be used by developers, testers and shared with clients to ensure that business value is effectively captured and realizedLiaise between the client and project team in evaluating business value of User stories / Business Requirements and prioritizing them for execution by the team.Position solutions and options to business stakeholdersSupport and collaborate with the development team during the implementation of the requirements in order to clarify and refine User Stories.Collaborate upstream with strategy team and downstream with Technology ArchitectCreate supporting technical documentation (matrices, sample calculations, field definitions, flow diagrams) where UI / UX designs and API definitions do not capture nuanced product requirementsPlay a senior consulting role for specific areas of domain expertise including technology and solution choices to implement the solution.Direct development methodology and play a role of technical leader within the team. This includes- supervising, mentoring and coaching Developers and acting as a positive and supportive force within the teamAct as the Functional lead on complex projects from conception to implementation including leading interactions with internal architects, and / or 3rd. party Systems Integrators.Perform day-to-day troubleshooting and support of in house built and procured production systemsOUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;
8+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst, on large and complex technology projects with a focus on Sales and Customer service in the Manufacturing industryMinimum 3 years’ experience with large and medium size projects that involve a combination of internal teams and external partnersBusiness process flows and modellingStrong analytical skills with developing new reporting analyticsAnalytical and critical thinking skillsAbility to present complex information clearly and concisely to different levels of the organization (written and verbal – i.e. PowerPoint)Experienced with SDLC methodology run projects from Requirement Gathering, Design, Testing, Documentation Training through Implementation and Post Live SupportPrevious experience in implementing Solution architecture for Ecommerce systems and integrationsClient-facing / Customer-facing experience to deliver solution overviews, webinars and trainingAbility to communicate, produce documentation, prepare and lead client sessions, etc.Strong ability to navigate ambiguity, overcome confusion and simplify complex situationsSolid presentation, facilitation, interview and workshop facilitation skillsSolid communication skills with ability and experience working with executive level staffPrevious experience with collaboration tools such as JIRA / TrelloUniversity degree is requiredPMI-PBA certification is an assetAdditional Skills :
Experienced with large ERP applications; Oracle JDE is an assetKnowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software-preferably Salesforce.com and Salesforce CommunitiesDemonstrative experience using native Mobile apps and Responsive Design to digital solutions to strengthen client brands, and improve customer relationships leaning on tools such as CRMSuccessful delivery of Ecommerce, Digital Marketing and CRM projectsWorking experience with a leading Ecommerce and Integration platform(s) including but not limited toSalesforceWordPressOracle Fusion MiddlewareExposed to or directly used ECM, or Web CMSIntegration Frameworks (SOAP, REST, JSON)XML / XML Schema and experience with Data ModelingUI / UX Design PrinciplesSharePoint experience is an assetBasic knowledge of CSS / HTML / JavascriptWORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;
Travel within North America and to some Europe locations may be requiredLI-SM2
Benefits of Employment : IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment : IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
