Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior IT Business Analyst / Project Manager with 15+ years of experience to lead cross-functional digital and enterprise initiatives across ERP-adjacent, finance, data, and security domains.
This role requires a professional who can bridge business stakeholders and global IT teams, drive Agile delivery, manage product backlogs and release cycles, and lead compliance and vendor initiatives (ISO 27001, RFP lifecycle, etc.).
Key Responsibilities:
Business Analysis & Delivery
- Elicit, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements
- Translate business needs into user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria
- Manage and prioritize product backlogs in alignment with business objectives
- Ensure traceability from requirements to delivery
Agile & Project Management
- Facilitate Agile Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives)
- Drive release planning and roadmap execution across multiple teams
- Track delivery using tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps (ADO), SharePoint
- Partner with Product Owners to ensure on-time and high-quality releases
Stakeholder & Global Team Management
- Act as liaison between business, IT, architecture, and leadership teams
- Manage cross-functional stakeholders across US, EU, and APAC regions
- Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to leadership
Vendor Management & RFP
- Lead end-to-end RFP lifecycle (vendor evaluation, scoring, selection)
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure delivery alignment
Security & Compliance
- Support or lead initiatives related to ISO 27001 or similar compliance frameworks
- Collaborate with security teams to evaluate and implement cloud security tools (Google Cloud Platform/AWS/Azure)
Process Improvement & PMO Governance
- Drive process optimization initiatives using Lean / Six Sigma principles
- Establish and enhance PMO governance, reporting, and workflows
Required Qualifications:
- 12 15+ years of experience in IT Business Analysis and/or Project Management
- Strong experience in Agile/Scrum and DevOps delivery environments
- Proven experience in requirements gathering, backlog management, and release planning
- Hands-on experience with JIRA, Azure DevOps (ADO), SharePoint, Power Apps
- Experience managing global/distributed teams
- Experience in vendor management and RFP processes
- Exposure to security/compliance frameworks (ISO 27001 preferred)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in ERP, Finance Systems, or Data/Analytics platforms
- Exposure to cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure) and security tools
- Lean Six Sigma (Greenbelt) certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent (preferred / in progress acceptable)
- Experience with AI tools and data-driven decision-making
Technical Skills:
- Tools: JIRA, Azure DevOps (ADO), SharePoint, Power Apps
- Data: Advanced Excel, SQL
- Reporting: BI tools (OBIEE, Power BI, etc.)
- Cloud/Security: Google Cloud Platform / AWS / Azure security tools
Key Traits We re Looking For:
- Strong business + technical hybrid mindset
- Ability to operate in ambiguity and drive clarity
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed organization
Nice to Have:
- Experience working with federal/regulated environments (NSA/DoD or similar)
- Background in hospitality, telecom, retail, or enterprise SaaS domains
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