Senior Systems Analyst

Nissan Motor Corporation; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan in Franklin, TN is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to partner with business stakeholders, drive requirements, and lead cross-functional IT initiatives. The role emphasizes handling SAP S/4HANA projects, vendor management, and regional/global collaboration to maximize value from technology investments.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in IT/IS with BRD/use-case experience, strong root-cause analysis, and agile delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years IT/IS experience in analysis, development, or architecture.
• 7+ years with third-party vendors.
• Experience creating BRDs, use cases, flows, and specs.
• Strong root-cause analysis and production support.
• Experience in Agile environments.
• Able to present complex tech concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA ecosystem and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and define technology solutions.
• Act as liaison between business teams, developers, vendors, and service providers.
• Lead requirements workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Analyze processes for improvement, automation, and cost reductions.
• Document requirements, use cases, flows, and testing plans.
• Lead root-cause analysis for failures and incidents.
• Collaborate with architects to define technical solutions and tradeoffs.
• Manage vendor relationships including selection and performance reviews.
• Support SAP S/4HANA initiatives and integrations.
• Develop regional technology roadmaps to reduce redundancy and cost.
• Facilitate application testing to meet business needs.
• Mentor other analysts and improve team performance.
• Drive multiple initiatives across regional and global functions.

Skills

Business Analysis

Vendor Management

Root Cause Analysis

Agile Experience

BRD & Use Cases

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP BTP

Fiori

SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Cloud ALM

Signavio

GRC

Clean Core

Job description

Location: Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Hybrid (Mon-Thurs in office)

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We're looking for a Senior Systems Analyst to join our team in Franklin, TN.

This role helps business stakeholders identify opportunities, solve complex system challenges, and maximize value from technology investments. The ideal candidate combines strong business analysis skills, technical knowledge, vendor management experience, and leadership capabilities.

A Day in the Life:

The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role.

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand challenges, gather requirements, and recommend technology solutions.
• Serve as the liaison between business teams, software development teams, vendors, and service providers.
• Lead requirements gathering workshops, planning sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and cost reduction.
• Document business and functional requirements, use cases, process flows, and testing plans.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for application failures and recurring incidents.
• Collaborate with developers and architects to define technical solutions and evaluate tradeoffs.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors, including vendor selection, contracts, and performance reviews.
• Support SAP S/4HANA-related initiatives and integrations.
• Develop regional technology roadmaps and identify opportunities to reduce redundancy and operational costs.
• Facilitate application testing and ensure solutions meet business requirements.
• Mentor and guide other analysts while helping improve team performance and collaboration.
• Drive multiple initiatives simultaneously across regional and global business functions.

Who We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of overall IT/IS experience, including application development, systems analysis, and/or systems architecture.
• 7+ years of experience working with third-party vendors.
• Experience creating Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), use cases, process flows, and functional specifications.
• Strong root cause analysis and production support experience.
• Ability to analyze application failures and identify permanent solutions.
• Experience working within Agile environments.
• Experience presenting complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience conducting process improvement and gap analysis activities.t
• Strong working knowledge of the SAP S/4HANA ecosystem, including core modules, integrations, business process flows, SAP BTP, Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Cloud ALM, Signavio, GRC, and Clean Core methodologies.

Desired:

• Master's degree.
• Experience working with offshore teams.
• Experience supporting global organizations and cross-regional initiatives.
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps.
• Vendor selection and contract negotiation experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale ERP environments.

What You'll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards:

Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best:

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Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America