Sr. Business Analyst (ERP)

Job Description :

Our client - a major utility firm based out of Westchester County, NY - has an immediate need for an experienced ERP Business Analyst.

Please see details below :

Overview :

You will play a key role gathering functional and technical requirements, conducting data mapping, preparing test plans and scripts, impact documents, assisting with stakeholder communications and change management for a major work stream : an enterprise-wide ERP implementation.

Duties :

• Create functional requirements, business process flow documents as well as business process documents
• Scope definition
• Help in defining new processes, as well as process guidance
• Create Technical Requirements document
• Create Requirements Traceability Matrix
• Create data mapping documents and Technical Interface specification for electronic files (e-files)
• Create test strategy, scenarios, and scripts
• Assist team with stakeholder communications
• Assist team with completion of provided Business Impact Assessment and Technology Impact Assessment forms
• Weekly status reports. Meeting agendas, materials, and minutes for weekly meetings.

Required skills :

• 5+ years of applicable experience, specifically with expertise in Business Analysis for ERP related projects (SAP is highly preferred).
• Prior background of defining and / or providing guidance for processes, as well as scope definition
• Experience with Portfolio Management
• Extensive experience in developing detailed requirements functional and technical.
• The ideal candidate will have knowledge of SAP based modules (Finance / Accounting, HR / Payroll, Utilities, .
• Knowledge of proper requirements specification and development, such as process / functional requirements definition methods, JAD / RAD sessions, use case / user stories development, process flow diagrams
• Working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• An understanding of technical concepts, principles and terminology.
• Ability to work in a team environment with both employees and consultants is a must.
• Ability to communicate effectively across many different levels of technical and business teams.
• Ability to engage diplomatically with stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience with Agile and hybrid project methodologies.
• Superior presentation and negotiation skills.
• Proven management and organizational skills.
• Strong adaptability and capacity to work in fast-paced environments.

Education & Certifications :

BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited school, or equivalent.

Pluses :

• Any IIBA certifications
• PMI-Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) Certification
• Also, any experience with SAP Analytics Cloud
• Experience Azure DevOps, Primavera
• Utilities industry experience is highly desired!
• Governmental experience is a plus.
30+ days ago