Description:
Company Overview: Whirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. This has allowed us to become creators and distributors of buildings and products that people use to live, learn, worship, work, and play.
Job Summary: Our goal is to provide the highest level of quality service to our customers, and a high-caliber Senior Business Analyst is an essential part of this initiative. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our organization by leveraging your extensive experience in business analysis and strategic thinking. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to identify, analyze, and articulate business needs, processes, and requirements. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping business strategies, optimizing operations, and delivering solutions that drive growth and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements Gathering and Analysis:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives, processes, and systems requirements.
- Document comprehensive business and functional requirements documents, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Conduct thorough analysis of existing systems and processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Analyze complex data and processes to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges.
Solution Design and Evaluation:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and evaluate potential solutions, including technology solutions and process changes.
- Create and recommend innovative solutions that address business challenges and opportunities.
- Provide input into the design of systems and processes.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and end-users.
- Facilitate workshops, interviews, and meetings to elicit information and gather feedback.
- Ensure effective communication and manage stakeholder expectations throughout projects.
Data Analysis and Interpretation:
- Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support decision-making.
Business Process Optimization:
- Identify inefficiencies in existing workflows and propose solutions for process optimization.
- Develop and document detailed business process models and workflows.
Project Management:
- Lead or contribute to project planning and execution, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with project teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Quality Assurance and Testing:
- Develop and execute test plans and test cases to ensure the quality of delivered solutions.
- Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and resolve issues promptly.
Documentation and Training:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of business requirements, processes, and solutions.
- Assist in the development of training materials and provide training to end-users when necessary.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
- Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring business continuity and compliance.
Mentoring and Leadership:
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in business analysis.
- Share knowledge with other team members.
Benefits: This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience in Agile or other project management methodologies
- Adaptability to changing priorities and business needs.
- Experience in the Pre-Engineer Metal Building industry is a plus.