Senior Business Analyst

LanceSoft; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to lead requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement for impactful projects. This role demands strong analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences. You'll be at the forefront of developing strategies and business cases, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about driving business outcomes, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will shape the future of technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in requirements gathering and documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data insights.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align project activities.
• Develop strategies and prepare business cases for initiatives.

Skills

Requirements Gathering

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Case Development

Analytical Skills

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON [Hybrid required to work 3 days onsite per week.]

Duration: 12 months (With Possible Extensions)

Must Haves:

• Experience conducting requirements gathering, developing documentation, including presentations and briefing notes, and conducting stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with developing strategies, preparing business cases and cost-benefit analyses, and conducting feasibility studies for business and IT initiatives.
• Experience with developing processes for requirements gathering, including but not limited to JAD sessions, interviews, mock-ups, etc.
• Previous Public Sector experience is an asset.

Analytical Skills and Experience:

• Experience conducting requirements gathering, developing documentation, including presentations, briefing notes, and stakeholder engagement.
• Successful completion of projects demonstrating the ability to deliver tangible business outcomes.
• Experience with developing processes for requirements gathering, including but not limited to JAD sessions, interviews, mock-ups, etc.
• Ability to develop and prepare technical specifications and documentation for implementation, testing, and performance.
• Ability to research, assess, and evaluate client needs and identify methodologies and technologies for user applications.
• Ability to make recommendations regarding new technologies, trends, methodologies, and concepts to meet short- and long-term technology requirements.
• Strong skills in analyzing data to derive insights and support decision-making.

Project Coordination Knowledge:

• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and ensure project activities align with business goals.
• Experience in defining and controlling project scope, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks effectively.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.