Manufacturing IT Business Analyst Lead Projects & UAT

Talentify; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst for manufacturing environments in Nashville and surrounding areas. The role focuses on bridging business needs with technology, writing BRDs, performing UAT, and leading small projects from initiation to completion.

You will engage in multiple IT initiatives across factories in Nashville, Hopkinsville, and Clarksville, ensuring compliant, efficient solutions that improve operations and reduce risk. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years’ experience as an IT Business Analyst, Project Manager preferably in a manufacturing environment developing, supporting, or implementing IT solutions.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive problem solver.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, able to present complex information clearly.
• Experience with regulated environments and manufacturing systems is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead small projects and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across diverse teams.
• Comfortable working independently

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for IT solutions in manufacturing operations.
• Create detailed BRDs, process flows, use cases, and test cases.
• Function as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment.
• Lead small projects or workstreams, managing scope, schedule, and cost.
• Facilitate meetings with internal teams, vendors, and third-party partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support system testing and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Perform functionality and usability testing; provide training and documentation for end-users.
• Work in partnership with support teams to transition projects into operational maintenance and provide post-implementation support.
• Lead end-to-end process improvement initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify gaps, define requirements, and implement optimized workflows aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and UAT scenarios, ensuring system functionality meets business requirements; document results and manage defect resolution prior to go-live.
• Own project documentation and transition deliverables including system configuration details, support guides, and knowledge transfer to IT operations; facilitate end-user training and oversee successful system go-live in a manufacturing setting.

Skills

Business Analysis

Requirements gathering

BRDs

UAT

Project management

Communication

Regulated environments

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Job description

LanceSoft is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst for manufacturing environments in Nashville and surrounding areas. The role focuses on bridging business needs with technology, writing BRDs, performing UAT, and leading small projects from initiation to completion.

You will engage in multiple IT initiatives across factories in Nashville, Hopkinsville, and Clarksville, ensuring compliant, efficient solutions that improve operations and reduce risk. Strong communication is essential.