Data Strategy Manager

2755 Barclays Services Corpor; Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid leave for qualifying circumstances

Job summary

2755 Barclays Services Corpor is seeking a business analyst in Whippany, NJ to support strategic objectives by identifying business requirements and solutions. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective solutions and preparing business cases to justify investments.

The successful candidate will perform data analysis, develop project plans, and manage project risks while staying updated on industry trends. The position offers a competitive salary of $160,000 – $200,000 per year, plus benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify and analyze business problems and requirements.
• Experience in developing business requirements and solutions.
• Proficiency in data analysis and feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze business problems and client requirements.
• Develop business requirements addressing identified problems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to propose solutions.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management

Change management

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of the role: To support the organisation, achieve its strategic objectives by identifying business requirements and solutions that address business problems and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identification and analysis of business problems and client requirements that require change within the organisation.
• Development of business requirements that address problems and opportunities.
• Collaboration with stakeholders to ensure proposed solutions meet their needs and expectations.
• Preparation of business cases that justify investment in proposed solutions.
• Conducting feasibility studies to determine viability of proposed solutions.
• Creation of operational and process designs to deliver solutions within agreed scope.
• Support for change‑management activities, including development of a traceability matrix.
• Provide qualitative assessment and data analysis to generate actionable insights for data governance and quality control.
• Develop and manage project plans and roadmaps outlining scope, objectives and delivery timelines.
• Perform comprehensive data analysis to uncover trends, identify gaps and highlight opportunities.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to design and maintain architecture frameworks, policies and governance processes that align with business objectives.
• Manage project risks, ensuring risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies are identified, assessed and mitigated.
• Develop and use KPIs to measure the effectiveness of business functions and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to apply best practices and innovative approaches.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours (listen, energise, align, develop) to create an environment where colleagues thrive, or guide technical direction as a subject‑matter expert.

Location & Compensation

Location: Whippany, NJ (multiple positions available).

Salary range: $160,000 – $200,000 per year (base). This position is eligible for an incentive award.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Paid leave for qualifying circumstances