Functional IT Business Analyst
My market leading HR company requires an experienced Functional IT Business Analyst to join a new programme of work as they integrate and launch a new IT application in the UK.
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working as a functional BA in an IT development environment and used to speaking to technical developers.
Proven experience in Business Analysis on large-scale, tech-based transformation programs.
A profile that demonstrates the ability to bridge the gap between technical processes and functional elements (Mark Alag's profile is a good template).
Comfortable working in a structured environment and adopting existing program processes.
Experience in the recruitment, HR, or staffing industry is ideal, though similar program experience in other industries is acceptable.
Exclusions
This role does not include testing or User Acceptance Testing (UAT) responsibilities.
A background in AI is not a critical element or a necessary factor for a stronger candidacy.Essential Skills
Commercial experience as a functional Business Analyst (5 years +)
Experience of working on IT application projects
Exp of writing test scripts, functional testing and UAT testing
Excellent analytical skills
Has documented user stories
End to End project experience
Transformation project experience
Industry experience in the HR or recruitment sectors
Ability to question processes and ways of working to understand the current state in detail
Experience of critically evaluating information across multiple sources to create business requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation
Can prioritise multiple tasks effectively
Proactive problem solver with the ability to form well thought out conclusions and recommendations.Job Duties
Work with stakeholders and SME's to capture, document and analyse business requirements
Prioritise requirements for build with SMEs obtaining sign off from senior stakeholders
Work closely with Business Transformation Partners to understand the business and customers jobs to be done, pains and opportunities
Documenting functional user stories with clear success criteria
Capturing and illustrating As-Is processes
Documenting the optimised To-Be Processes
Work with Technical Analysts to ensure full E2E requirements are understood and appropriate solutions delivered
Work with multiple stakeholders and ensure on time delivery of requirements so project timelines are met
Produce test scripts based on the requirements captured
Complete functional testing
Co-ordinate and deliver user acceptance testing
Confidently articulate the options you have documented as well as the benefits to your chosen recommendationThis role can be worked mostly remotely with occasional workshops and meetings in Manchester. So proximity to this location is preferred
The role is scheduled to extend and is an excellent opportunity to work on a new cutting edge application in the HR sector for a major international organisation.
My client is looking for a candidate to start ASAP and I have interview slots ready to be filled. So if you are interested and have the required skills then get in touch to find out more.
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