Business Analyst
On behalf of our client, Procom is seeking a Business Analyst for a 14 month contract position working in a hybrid work model.
Business Analyst Description
Our client is in the process of moving to the new ERP system under the Enterprise Commons program (EC). With EC only migrating limited data to the new integrated ERP SAP solution, the client requires a modern Corporate Integrated Data Solution (CIDS) to house historical non-migrated data in the Google Cloud for reporting, analytics, and regulatory purposes. This leads to an opportunity to invest in a strategic solution that will break down silos, adopt data management best practices, and expand cloud data and analytics capabilities.
Business Analyst Responsibilities
Strategic Plans :
- Identify gaps between the current & future states, and outline strategies that will enable the business to achieve its desired future state
Requirements Management :
Perform business requirement elicitation, analysis, validation, and documentation for technology-related business initiativesCollaborate with stakeholders at all levels in the conduct of investigations for strategy studies, business requirements specification, and the transition to & testing of business solutions.Perform stakeholder analysis to ensure an appropriate engagement and communications plan are in place for each group of stakeholdersConceptual / Functional Design :
Translate business needs, processes, and requirements for technical resources so that the solution can be developed & configured to meet business needsUnderstand data and technology landscape, including databases; data warehouses; application lifecycle management solutions; security, identity and access management solutions; data governance solutions; external, line-of-business, and enterprise applications; reporting tools, etcTest and Defect Management :
Facilitate test cycles & manage defect resolution with the technical team and / or vendors.Lead the business in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect identification & reporting, and defect resolution.Secure business acceptance of the solution to enable implementation in a production environment.Provide support and warranty defect support after go-live as requiredAgile / Waterfall Business Analysis :
Document user stories and associated acceptance criteria.Evaluate, prioritize, and balance competing user requirements.Refine backlog items in preparation for development.Support product owners in making informed decisions on product evolution.Business Analyst Mandatory Skills
Demonstrated experience in core business analysis functions, including stakeholder analysis, process mapping, conducting workshops, requirements management & prioritization, documentation, and defect managementDemonstrated experience with quality management, including systems testing and user acceptance testing facilitationCertification in business analysis (e.g., CBAP Certification from the International Institute of Business Analysis) would be considered an assetCertification or training in Agile and Scrum would be considered an assetKnowledge and experience in validating data, creating processes, and workflow modelingAbility to build effective working client relationships across all levels of the corporation and with key stakeholders to provide consultation and advice when neededHighly developed public speaking and communication skills, including oral and written techniques to conduct presentations and facilitate workshopsStrong interpersonal skills to help negotiate priorities and to resolve conflicts among project stakeholders (such as customers, business management, and technical staff)Excellent analytical skills with knowledge of root cause analysis, for critically evaluating and distilling information from multiple sourcesStrong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, schedule, and execute work assignmentsExpert knowledge of the Cloud solutions such Google Cloud and SAP would be an assetExperience with data migrationsBusiness Analyst Assignment Length
14 months with strong chance for extension
Business Analyst Location
Edmonton
Business Analyst Start Date
ASAP
