Business Analyst

Introduction

Are you looking for a career that will allow you to use your unique blend of business acumen and tech savvy? Business Analysts at IBM are subject matter experts that build the bridge between our business and our clients, immersing themselves into the market to understand problems and find innovative solutions. Be ready to navigate the complex relationships that make the business world run and find the actionable insights that result in great business decisions.

Your Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for an (Agile) Business Analyst to join our team.

You will be part of a highly motivated IT team, will work closely with IT architects, developers, testers, while keeping a close collaboration with the business and IT-counterparts on client side.

The main attributions are the Business Analyst tasks applied in Agile Context as part of Solution Delivery: requirements management in collaboration with Business Representatives, backlog management in collaboration with Product Owner, write User Stories, clarify queries raised by the team during or before the Sprint Delivery, Review Sprint Delivery (Test Functionality and validate Acceptance Criteria).

Apart from the responsibilities on Solution Delivery, the Business Analyst can be also involved in Analyze on Initiative Level, working together with Business Owners and IT-Project Leads to define and choose the most suitable Solution Option to achieve the business goals.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Job Responsibilities:
Ensure business processes are running in accordance with Agile methodologies.

Create requirements and specifications for business solutions

Conduct business analysis and research to identify key metrics and opportunities for improvement

Develop processes and procedures to ensure business solutions meet strategic goals

Ensure business processes are running in accordance with Agile methodologies

Consult with key stakeholders to determine business objectives and success factors

Collaborate with team members to collect, analyze, and evaluate information from multiple sources

Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders

Write and document business requirements, functional requirements, and design specifications

Work with information technology professionals to develop a solution that meets business requirements

Continuously improve existing business processes and strive to develop new ones to improve efficiency

Business Analyst Requirements:

• 5 years of Business Analyst Telecom Industry Experience with domain knowledge of OSS / BSS
• 2 years of experience in service-oriented architecture principles to define and own Solution designs (applications and data technologies) and leverage cloud environment.
• 2 years with Agile methodologies.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or related field

Strong problem-solving and management skills

Excellent communication and analytical skills

Technical writing

Working knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and basic computer science

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other

Data visualization and data analysis experience not required but preferred

Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, and Confluence

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Same as above

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

About Business Unit

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date. Full vaccination refers to receiving dosage of COVID-19 vaccines that provide full protection in accordance with Canada Public Health and WHO guidance (full series of a 2 dose vaccine plus 14 days or a one dose vaccine plus 14 days from the last dose). Proof of vaccination status will be required. Booster vaccination requirements may be required. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Your Life @ IBM

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world’s most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it’s time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It’s time to define your career.

About IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.