Lead Business Systems Analyst

OpenText; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is looking for a Senior Business Systems Analyst to enhance business operations by designing and maintaining connections between corporate sales applications and IT. Candidates should have a background in business systems analysis, strong analytical skills, and experience with Agile methodologies. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize business processes and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst.
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects.
• Possesses leading-edge technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment of business needs and recommend options.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and document requirements.
• Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical-thinking skills

Communication skills

Education

University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology

Job description

Hiring Manager: Steve Williams

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Draun Raval

Job Code Level: IBP4

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YOUR IMPACT
OpenText is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining connections between business and corporate Sales Applications Technology team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business systems analysis, Agile methodologies, and a passion for driving technological solutions that enhance business operations.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

• Lead the assessment of business needs utilizing a structured requirements process (gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing changes) to prioritize immediate business needs and recommend options, risks, and cost vs. benefits.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional development teams to elicit, document, and analyze business requirements for new projects, system enhancements, or process improvements.
• Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications for IT development teams.
• Create and maintain process flowcharts, data models, and other visual representations to illustrate current and proposed solutions.
• Assist in the design of technology solutions that align with business requirements.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of project objectives, status, and issues.
• Document and present findings and recommendations to management concisely.
• Work with various business and delivery teams ensuring good, solid, well-written requirements that allow IT delivery teams to create solutions that align with the requirements.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to address vulnerabilities and mitigate risks.
• Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical solutions while actively contributing to process improvement and organizational efficiency.
• Apply Agile methodologies to manage and deliver projects, including participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that user stories are well-defined and ready for development.
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• University Degree Preferred (preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology).
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst, including a proven track record of successfully managing projects.
• Possesses leading-edge technical knowledge.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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