Business System Analyst

SR. IT Business Analyst (Short-term contract. Not contract to hire)

NOTE - SAP ERP Support experience as analyst on supply chain & manufacturing areas is required

" The Business Analyst will play a vital role in the Fire, Safety & Power Systems Division to craft and execute plans for successful acquisition integration and major technology solution deployments in support of the divisions Digital and IT strategic vision and roadmap.

" This position works directly with Business dept. leaders, cross-functional users and Internal/Vendor functional & technical teams on the planning, Implementing, and supporting IT Business Applications solutions.

Essential Functions

" ERP implementation support: Act as a subject matter expert in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, providing expertise and guidance throughout the implementation process. Assist in system configuration, testing, and deployment activities.

" Solution Delivery:

" Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, analyze existing processes, and identify areas for improvement.

" Translate business needs into clear and actionable functional/technical requirements, to deliver information technology solutions

" Researching and analyzing user's business requirements, technical specifications, writing test plans in support of business functions, process knowledge and system requirements.

" Data analysis and reporting: Analyze complex datasets, perform data mapping, and develop meaningful insights to support decision-making processes. Create and deliver comprehensive reports, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.

" Change management: Support organizational change initiatives by facilitating communication, training, and user adoption activities. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth transition and successful implementation of new processes and systems.

" Project coordination: Assist in project planning, scheduling, and monitoring activities. Track project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure timely completion and adherence to project scope.

" Accountable for delivery of solutions (Business Process), plus the architecture and documentation within their area of technical expertise, supporting enterprise and global environments

" Establishes methods to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.

" Identifies deficiencies in IT systems/processes and recommends solutions / areas for improvement

" Understands business impact; Create and communicate decisions impacting the wider business, effectively managing customer expectations

" Producing Cost Benefit Analysis and recommending solution to improve business process(es)

" Completes root cause analysis of issues and decisively leads problem resolution

" Proactively anticipates changes, makes recommendations to leadership, leads and implements change within team

Qualifications

" 4-year University / College Degree and significant technical / business certifications

" Five or more years' experience in Information Technology

" Solid knowledge of business and ERP processes in a complex manufacturing environment. Prior experience with SAP or Infor Visual ERP, a plus

" Experience in handling business processes for manufacturing, finance & Supply chain

" Proficient in IT life-cycle management methodologies, including design, development, testing, project management and change management

" Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills

" Demonstrate effective decision-making and critical thinking skills

" Proficient in analyzing and documenting complex business processes

" Ability to travel as needed