Our client is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to assist with the Services Application Development and Support team who support multiple applications. This role would consist of supporting maintenance activities for applications as well as multiple larger projects.
They are looking for someone who understands and has experience with the software development lifecycle as they will be managing work requests to support operational support needs for web applications and gathering requirements for project initiatives. This role is the liaison between the technical team and the business partners.
Tasks:
· Facilitates meetings with the technical team and business client.
· Gathers requirements and project specifications by leading requirement sessions independently
· Manage project tasks, timelines, and communication between business product owner and development team associated with the Change Management lifecycle
· Provide management with information such as project status reports and resource demand projections.
· Maintain backlog of work items & track sprints and ticket progress in Azure DevOps
· Ensures the team is adhering to the department change management policies
· Maintains documentation on the project SharePoint Site.
· Must be detail oriented and a critical thinker
· Working with vendors and other stakeholders
· Gather complex new application requirements for RFPs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
· Strong leadership skills including delegation
· Effective communication
· Effective requirement gathering
· Ability to lead meetings with stakeholders and other technical resources
NOTE: Local candidates ONLY. Candidates must be located within 90 miles of Lansing, MI at time of submission. Relocation not allowed. Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week. Mondays and Tuesdays onsite.
Location: Lansing, MI
Contract: 1+ years
Skills Required:
· 5+ years Exposure to Complex IT web Applications, within the past 5 years
· 3+ years’ Experience working as a liaison between the development team and project manager or business client in a software development project
· 3+ years’ Experience in a role, as a business analyst, supporting a software development project, in the past 5 years
· 1+ years’ Experience with Azure DevOps
· 3+ years Ability to lead meetings, conduct training & information sessions, communicate at a level appropriate to the audience, make oral and written reports and presentations
· Bachelor’s Degree
Skills Desired – A plus to have:
· 2+ years Knowledge and understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle
· 6+ months Project management skills and knowledge in project management and related methodologies
· 2+ years’ Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
· 6+ months Experience with Salesforce Platform
· 6+ months Experience with MS Dynamics 365
*** Rate depends on experience
*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.
*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.
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