Lead Business Analyst

Sunrise Farms; Surrey; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Lead Business Analyst to drive strategic initiatives and deliver effective business solutions. This role involves leading projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing business processes to boost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in project management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to quality and innovation in the poultry industry, where your contributions will significantly impact operations and stakeholder satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis or related roles.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage small-scale projects from inception to completion.
• Analyze current business processes and implement solutions for improvement.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Certification in Business Analysis

Tools

Jira

Job description

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry.

From our hatcheries to our “ready to eat” state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

Role:

Sunrise is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Business Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives and ensuring the delivery of effective business solutions. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of successful project management.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead and manage small-scale projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Product Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and oversee product development lifecycle.
• Process Improvement: Analyze current business processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
• Requirements Gathering: Conduct thorough requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Work closely with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of business solutions and technology.
• Jira Software: Utilize Jira for project tracking, issue management, and workflow optimization.
• Systems implementation and management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis or related roles.
• Proven experience in managing small-scale projects and product management.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with a team as well as individually.
• Proficiency with Jira.
• Experience with implementation and management of business systems.

$110,000 - $130,000 a year

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.