IT Business Analyst (BA) role involves analysis, documentation and understanding the information technology needs of a business and organization and translating them into technology solution. Additionally, BA is responsible for the integration of business software components and maintenance of AWR Business Applications. BA is expected to understand the business processes and select/design appropriate technology solutions to support the same. BA is responsible for managing day to day demand and support activities, bridging the gap between business needs and technology solution, ensuring implemented solutions meet desired outcomes and drive business value.

Business Analysis

\xc2\xa7 Collaborate with stakeholders on requirement gathering, business and user needs, identifying business requirements

\xc2\xa7 Analyzing complex business problems, documenting in structured and organized manner (functional/non-functional specifications, process flow diagrams, use cases, etc)

\xc2\xa7 Conduct research on new technology trends and new solutions for the relevant industry vertical

\xc2\xa7 Provide recommendations on hardware and software procurement to support client\'s business goals

\xc2\xa7 Collaborate with technical team, architect, developers, etc to propose technology solutions that align with the business requirements.

\xc2\xa7 Work closely with various stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment throughout project lifecycle.

Projects Lifecycle Management

\xc2\xa7 Assisting and providing support to project managers with project planning, monitoring and ensuring project deliverables are aligned with business requirements.

\xc2\xa7 Validate business requirements throughout planning to delivery.

\xc2\xa7 Perform benefits realization exercises periodically to assess the utilization of and value realization from technology initiative

Business Relationship Management

\xc2\xa7 Assist the IT Business Partner in Service Level Monitoring and Reporting

\xc2\xa7 Collate the business requirements and prioritize it with the business users along with justification, benefits and payback period

\xc2\xa7 Assist the IT Business Partner in the annual strategic plan process

Testing and QA (quality assurance)

\xc2\xa7 Develop test plan and test cases based on the requirements.

\xc2\xa7 Perform Unit, Link and Integration testing ensuring final solution meets the defined quality standards.

Building AWR Brand

\xc2\xa7 Attend and/or contribute in partnership days and events from principal companies

Communication

\xc2\xa7 Participate in internal meetings which enhance internal communications, reporting and high productivity

\xc2\xa7 Prepare and communicate SLA performance analysis in respective areas

Knowledge Management

\xc2\xa7 Transfer the knowledge by sharing the documents.

\xc2\xa7 Pursue and Complete professional courses and certifications

Policies and Procedure

\xc2\xa7 Adapt methodologies, technologies and practices to incorporate the change

\xc2\xa7 Follow the agreed development methodologies, standards and techniques.

Qualifications

Education and Professional Qualification:

\xc2\xa7 Bachelor degree in business management, computer science or engineering

\xc2\xa7 Masters in Business Management and/or IT is a plus

\xc2\xa7 Professional certifications in Business Analysis and/or business process management (IIBA CBAP or equivalent)

\xc2\xa7 Certifications from product vendors (Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, Yardi, etc.)

Experience:

\xc2\xa7 At least 10 years of enterprise business applications experience as a functional consultant or business analyst including selection, implementations and support.

\xc2\xa7 Minimum 3 years as an IT Business Analyst role

\xc2\xa7 Experience in multiple system implementation, upgrade, and enhancement initiatives

\xc2\xa7 Excellent understanding of the standard enterprise applications structure and database. Experience in two of more of the following applications is preferred \xe2\x80\x93 Oracle E-Business Suite, Yardi, Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Salesforce, Carpro, Oracle Fusion, Netsuite, etc

\xc2\xa7 Experience in designing new modules, extensions to existing applications, BI data pipelines and reports.

Competencies:

\xc2\xa7 Analytical thinking and problem solving

\xc2\xa7 Business Knowledge- understanding common business principles and practices (HR, Finance, IT, Operations, etc) across multiple industry verticals like Automotive, Properties, Manufacturing, Retail, Supply Chain & Logistics, etc.

\xc2\xa7 Very good experience in preparing technical design deliverables in line with a structured methodology, preferably in three or more of the following technologies \xe2\x80\x93 Oracle, OAF, ADF, Java, APEX, BigQuery, Python, ODI, Salesforce (Lightning), .NET, Sharepoint, etc.

\xc2\xa7 Excellent communication skills \xe2\x80\x93 ability to present and explain concepts, products and solutions, clearly and concisely including technical and non-technical audiences.

\xc2\xa7 Excellent analysis and debugging skills

\xc2\xa7 Good knowledge of Power BI or other similar business intelligence tools.

\xc2\xa7 Ideally bilingual English, Arabic is a plus.

\xc2\xa7 Time and result oriented work delivery

\xc2\xa7 Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.

\xc2\xa7 Positive attitude \xe2\x80\x93 always on the look for solving problems and helping others

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