About the job Senior Business Analyst
Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Business Analyst with a proven track record of leading strategic business initiatives, analyzing complex systems, and driving impactful change. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who excels in both high-level stakeholder engagement and hands-on process improvement. You will play a critical role in shaping business outcomes, optimizing operations, and delivering value-driven solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead Business Analysis Initiatives: Drive end-to-end analysis for high-impact projects; manage business requirements, process modeling, and solution validation.
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Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with executive leadership, department heads, and cross-functional teams to align business objectives and capture requirements.
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Process Optimization: Evaluate and re-engineer current business processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
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Solution Design & Delivery: Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications; work closely with development and QA teams to ensure successful implementation.
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Project Support: Provide business analysis leadership in Agile and Waterfall environments, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
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Data-Driven Insights: Analyze trends, KPIs, and business data to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
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Facilitation & Communication: Conduct workshops, presentations, and stakeholder sessions to align teams and communicate progress.
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Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor junior analysts, share best practices, and contribute to the development of a high-performing analysis team.
Qualifications & Experience
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Education:
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Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
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Masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) strongly preferred.
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Experience:
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8+ years of progressive experience in business analysis.
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At least 3 years of experience leading enterprise-level initiatives.
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Technical Proficiencies
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Deep understanding of business analysis methodologies (BABOK, UML, etc.).
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Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
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Hands-on experience with requirements and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, Lucidchart).
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Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
Soft Skills
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Strategic mindset with a high level of business acumen.
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to drive consensus.
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Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities.
Preferred Certifications
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Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
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PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
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Agile Business Analyst Certification
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