Agile Busines Analyst

Talentium Inc.; Pasig; Hybrid; PHP 892,800 - 1,339,200; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Metro Manila seeks an experienced Business Analyst for a 12-month contract. This role involves requirement elicitation, stakeholder management, and quality assurance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in business analysis, particularly in the financial sector. The position offers a hybrid work model that requires onsite presence at the Pasig office three times a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in business analysis, with at least 5 years in a senior role.
• 5 years of experience in banking, accounting, or financial services.
• Familiarity with project management lifecycle and systems development cycle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct requirements elicitation workshops and present findings to stakeholders.
• Work with the Product Owner to refine and prioritize the product backlog.
• Coordinate with testing teams and assist users during User Acceptance Testing.

Skills

Agile mindset

Business analysis techniques

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Vendor management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Technology Stack

Job description

Scope of Work / Responsibilities

• Requirement Elicitation and Refinement
• Conduct requirements elicitation workshops and present findings to stakeholders
• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, translating them into user stories and acceptance criteria
• Develop project requirements in Azure DevOps, aligned with standard document artifacts

• Stakeholder Collaboration and Management
• Work with the Product Owner to refine and prioritize the product backlog
• Engage with stakeholders, developers, and end-users to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle
• Define business processes in consultation with business users
• Design and present potential solutions to stakeholders

• Communication and Collaboration
• Collaborate with IT teams on system integration and solution conceptualization
• Ensure clear and consistent communication between stakeholders, clients, and development teams

• Quality Assurance
• Coordinate with testing teams and assist users during User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Monitor and manage bug fixes/issues and their resolution
• Define and validate acceptance criteria for user stories
• Collaborate with QA teams to provide and validate test scenarios, test cases, and scripts

• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work with business, vendor, and technical counterparts on new systems and integrations within the company ecosystem

Skills & Competencies

• Agile mindset and understanding of Agile principles and practices
• Proficiency in business analysis techniques and elicitation methods
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and issue resolution capabilities
• Technical understanding of systems and platforms
• Experience proposing process and procedure improvements based on ITIL standards and GDPR compliance
• Proven vendor management and stakeholder engagement skills

Technical Skills

• Azure DevOps (managing iterations, building user stories, documentation)
• Microsoft Technology Stack: SharePoint, Power Platform, Teams, Dynamics 365, Power BI
• ITIL Best Practices
• Agile and Waterfall Methodologies

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Management, Business Management, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in business analysis, with at least 5 years in a senior role
• 5 years of experience in banking, accounting, or financial services
• 7 years of experience in designing and documenting business processes
• 5 years of experience in quality assurance and testing IT applications
• Exposure to account/sales management, government procurement, and contract lifecycle management
• Familiarity with project management lifecycle and systems development cycle
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English

Job Type: Contractor

Contract Length: 12 months

Work Location: Hybrid (Remote & Onsite in Pasig)

Work Arrangement:

• Hybrid setup; required to report onsite three times a week
• If the user unit requires more than 3 days onsite, compliance is mandatory
• Work Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Manila Time