Senior Business Analyst

ESP Engineered; Jaipur; On-site; INR 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered is looking for a Senior Business Analyst in Jaipur, India, to lead business analysis activities. You will drive process improvements, optimize efficiency, and work closely with management and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include gathering complex business requirements, mentoring junior analysts, and collaborating with data scientists. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, proficiency in business analysis tools like MS Visio and Jira, and is able to influence stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Proficient in gathering, analyzing, and documenting complex business requirements.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to align business analysis with organizational goals.
• Lead the gathering and documentation of business requirements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior analysts.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Expertise in business analysis tools

Leadership in business process reengineering

Tools

MS Visio

Jira

Confluence

Spreadsheets

Agile

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to lead business analysis activities, collaborate with senior management, and contribute to strategic initiatives that align with the organization's goals. The Senior Business Analyst will play a key role in driving business process improvements, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring the successful execution of projects. The role involves working with cross‑functional teams, providing leadership and mentorship to junior analysts, and driving continuous improvements through data‑driven insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to ensure business analysis activities align with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Provide valuable input into strategic planning processes by identifying opportunities for business improvement, innovation, and optimization.
• Lead the gathering, analysis, and documentation of complex business requirements for projects.
• Ensure that business requirements are prioritized, validated, and traced throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring they are aligned with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including executives, business unit leaders, and project sponsors.
• Utilize advanced communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders and drive consensus on project scope, objectives, and priorities.
• Lead business process reengineering efforts to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and drive operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities for automation, digitization, and outsourcing to improve business processes and reduce operational costs.
• Collaborate with data scientists and business intelligence teams to develop predictive models, data visualizations, and dashboards to aid in decision‑making processes.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior business analysts, guiding their professional development and helping them grow their skills in business analysis methodologies and tools.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project team members, including developers, designers, testers, and stakeholders.
• Monitor and identify potential risks to project success, including technical challenges, resource constraints, or changes in requirements.
• Assist project managers in planning, monitoring, and controlling project activities related to business analysis.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, resource requirements, and deliverables.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in business analysis to apply innovative solutions to the current role.

Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with expertise in gathering, analyzing, and documenting complex business requirements.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Visio, Jira, Confluence, Spreadsheets, Agile, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead business process reengineering and optimization efforts.
• Ability to work effectively with data scientists and business intelligence teams to drive actionable insights from complex data sets.