Business Analyst / Project Manager - Technology Initiatives

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k/ESOP

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC seeks a Business Analyst / Project Manager to drive company-wide technology initiatives from concept to implementation. You will translate business needs into practical tech solutions and manage projects end-to-end.

You’ll partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities, define solutions, manage development, and ensure adoption of new tools and capabilities, including AI-driven solutions and data analytics platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience leading technology initiatives or similar programs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects through full lifecycle.
• Strong planning, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, testing and change management.
• Experience with AI, automation, analytics, reporting, or custom software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent technology initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Manage scope, schedules, priorities, deliverables, risks, budgets, and communications.
• Coordinate development, prototyping, testing, implementation, training, and adoption activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools and approaches aligned with goals.
• Identify opportunities to standardize and scale solutions across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand processes, gather requirements, and design solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure collaboration among business, IT, data, and security.

Skills

Project Management

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Technical Acumen

AI/Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Python

APIs

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

About Us

At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

About Us

At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

Position Overview

We're seeking a Business Analyst / Project Manager to lead company-wide technology initiatives from concept through implementation. This role is ideal for a strategic problem solver who enjoys translating business needs into practical technology solutions and driving projects from requirements gathering to successful delivery.

You’ll partner with stakeholders across the organization to identify opportunities, define solutions, manage development efforts, and ensure adoption of new tools and capabilities. Projects may include AI-driven solutions, custom Python applications, data analytics and reporting platforms, process automation, system integrations, and evaluation of emerging technologies.

The successful candidate will combine strong project management skills, business analysis expertise, and technical acumen to deliver solutions that improve efficiency, decision-making, and business performance.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead multiple concurrent technology initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Manage project scope, schedules, priorities, deliverables, risks, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate solution development, prototyping, testing, implementation, training, documentation, and user adoption activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools, platforms, and development approaches that align with business goals.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, improve, and scale successful solutions across the organization.

Business Analysis & Solution Design

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business processes, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Gather, document, and prioritize business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Develop process flows, workflows, user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria.
• Partner with technical teams to design effective solutions, including system integrations, data flows, reporting capabilities, and user experiences.
• Translate business objectives into actionable technical requirements and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead small cross-functional teams of developers, data engineers, subject matter experts, and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate work assignments, monitor project progress, and review deliverables.
• Foster collaboration among business, IT, data, and security teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience leading technology initiatives, application development projects, digital transformation efforts, or similar programs.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously through the full project lifecycle.
• Strong experience with project planning, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, testing, implementation, and change management.
• Proven business analysis experience, including requirements gathering, workflow analysis, process improvement, and solution definition.
• Understanding of solution architecture concepts, including system integrations, APIs, data flows, databases, and user interfaces.
• Experience supporting or delivering AI, automation, analytics, reporting, or custom software solutions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively bridge business and technical perspectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Note: This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with AI solutions, generative AI tools, or intelligent automation platforms.
• Familiarity with Python-based applications and data-driven solutions.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, CBAP, or related professional certifications.
• Experience evaluating and implementing third-party software platforms and enterprise technology solutions.

Use Of AI In The Application Process

Applications should represent your own work and experience. AI generated resumes will not be considered.

Sponsorship Statement

This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship at any point will not be considered.

Drug Screen Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

Pay Range

$135,000—$160,000 USD

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

Why Join EA?

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

What We Provide

EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:

• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Salary
• Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee wellness program

Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office at [e-mail]. For TTY users, dial 711.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Recruiting Agency Disclaimer

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