Business Analyst Manager

Ogletree Deakins; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Business Analyst Manager to lead a dynamic team in optimizing processes and implementing innovative solutions. This role involves collaborating with various business units to understand their needs and translating them into effective technical solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business analysis within a legal environment, showcasing a strong aptitude for process automation and project management. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring proximity to key locations. Join a forward-thinking firm that values efficiency and quality in delivering legal services.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) matching program

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Life Insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 6+ years in business analysis, with 3+ years managing a technical team.
• Strong experience in process automation and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business analyst team and manage departmental initiatives.
• Analyze processes and implement improvements for business operations.

Skills

Business Analysis

Process Automation

Project Management

Root Cause Analysis

Complex Process Analysis

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Microsoft SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Job description

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst Manager to join the Firm’s Technology department. The Business Analysts Manager is responsible for managing the business analyst team in supporting the identification and implementation of process optimization opportunities which support the strategic goals of the line of business. This includes performing analysis, modification, documentation and support of daily processes for custom systems and related applications. The Manager will work closely with business unit members to understand business requirements and ensure that application systems properly function to meet business needs, delivering value across the organization. The position will consult with Practices and others as appropriate to identify current operation procedures, clarify program objectives, evaluate business requirements and implement innovative solutions in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. This Manager position includes but is not limited to setting process standards, developing project plans, managing projects and tasks, managing and guiding team members (resources), performing process reviews, ensuring appropriate SDLC functions and best practices are followed, performing annual reviews, as well as coordinating vendor and consultants as necessary within projects. The Business Analysts Manager will work to improve and maintain efficient and profitable operations that also produce the highest quality of products and services and will have experience with process automation.

The Business Analysts Manager will accomplish these tasks through direct execution and involvement as well as coordinating, overseeing, and delegating with and to Technology department resources as well as external vendors, service providers, contractors, and consultants. Additional duties include working with related process stakeholders to identify and resolve related problems and issues as well as realize efficiencies as a result of process and system improvements. This position will also serve the role of project manager for some if not all related activities. This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in proximity to Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, or Greenville, SC.

Essential Functions

• Lead business analyst team, and/or independently develop, test, document, implement, and maintain processes for departmental initiatives.
• Support and maintain all documentation (SOP, etc.). Analyze and identify time-sensitive process problems that could have an impact on business operations.
• Communicate effectively to non-technical customers and sponsors.
• Proactively and effectively communicate potential problems, solutions, and accomplishments to management.
• Analyze existing processes and identify dependencies and potential break points, and recommend and implement improved technical solutions.
• Partner with internal customers to understand requirements in business terms and translate those requirements into technical solutions. This includes developing new capabilities as well as break/fix.
• Develop specific process documentation. Ensure approval of technical solutions from IT management and key stakeholders.
• Write functional specifications.
• Continuously develop technical and professional skills.
• Evaluate user requests for new/modified process and programs.

Essential Technical Skills:

• JIRA
• Some knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint
• At least 6 years SDLC business analysis experience
• Databases knowledge
• Process Automation systems knowledge (RPA)
• Document storage and retrieval (DMS)
• Knowledge of system life cycle/process development alternatives
• High aptitude for complex process analysis/resolution
• Law firm experience strongly preferred
• Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, MS Project (365 preferred)

Requirements

• 6+ years of progressive experience working in a legal environment, as well as 3+ years as a supervisor/manager of a technical team.
• Four year degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer technology, management information systems, or related fields of study or equivalent experience.
• Law firm experience highly preferred.
• Process Automation Systems Analysis (RPA).
• Root cause analysis.
• Correction and transport systems.
• Business Analysis.
• Requirements specifications and capturing.
• Process engineering.
• Business unit interface.
• Project Management.
• Responsible for Team management, ensuring projects and tasks are appropriately estimated and executed on time and on budget.
• Responsible as lead project manager on enterprise level project(s).
• Establishment of timelines, Gantt charts, predecessor/successor relationships, resource loading and management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, JIRA, etc.
• Use of one major project deployment methodology such as Agile/Scrum.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Megan Becker at [e-mail] with "Business Analyst Manager" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client