Business Analyst (Cúram, COTS, Agile)

Job title:

Business Analyst (Cúram, COTS, Agile)

Company

Teamrecruiter.com

Job description

One of our major Government clients is looking for a Business Analyst (Cúram, COTS, Agile)Length: 4 months contract with the possibility of extensionLocation: Toronto, ON- Hybrid (2-3 days/week onsite- expected to come in additional days if the business requires)RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills in guiding cross-functional teams through requirement gathering, stakeholder management, and facilitating workshops to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Perform system analysis, design, testing, and implementation of applications, ensuring alignment with strategy and standards.
• Define and manage user stories, participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and ensure that business needs are reflected in technical solutions.
• Conduct user research and develop personas to understand user needs, and create journey maps to improve service delivery and customer experience.
• Analyze user requirements and coordinate with stakeholders to generate prototypes for user consultation. Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications and user stories.
• Collaborate with technical teams to manage incidents, triage issues, and ensure prompt resolution while keeping stakeholders informed of progress.
• Consult with clients on changes/modifications, recommend system enhancements, and assist in the development of training plans.
• Prepare system documentation, user manuals, and other relevant materials to support system implementation and maintenance.
• Assist in planning application development activities, providing direction and support to ensure that deliverables meet business and technical standards.

MUST-HAVE:

• Proven experience in working within agile frameworks, with the ability to write and refine user stories, conduct sprint reviews, and manage product backlogs.
• Experience conducting user research, developing personas, and creating journey maps to improve system usability and user experience.
• Strong understanding of system analysis and design, including experience working with web-based technologies, databases, and COTS applications like Cúram.
• Experience in working closely with technical teams to handle incident management and issue triaging, ensuring timely resolution.
• Agile Experience: Proven experience in working within agile frameworks, with the ability to write and refine user stories, conduct sprint reviews, and manage product backlogs.
• User-Centered Design: Experience conducting user research, developing personas, and creating journey maps to improve system usability and user experience.
• System Analysis Expertise: Strong understanding of system analysis and design, including experience working with web-based technologies, databases, and COTS applications like Cúram.
• Incident Management Knowledge: Experience in working closely with technical teams to handle incident management and issue triaging, ensuring timely resolution.

GENERAL SKILLS:

• Technical Knowledge & Expertise:

o Strong background in systems analysis, requirements definition, prototyping, and feasibility studies.
o Knowledge of SDLC methodologies, COTS tools, and web-based technologies.
o Experience with systems integration and data-mining/reporting-based tools.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:

o Ability to gather and analyze complex business problems, assess options, and recommend optimal solutions.
o Experience in evaluating system designs and their impact on service delivery.

• Leadership & Collaboration:

o Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing direction to ensure that business needs are met within agile development frameworks.
o Provide leadership in guiding stakeholders and junior team members in translating business requirements into actionable tasks.

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

o Excellent communication skills for liaising with stakeholders, gathering requirements, and explaining technical details to non-technical users.
o Ability to prepare comprehensive documentation, business cases, and training materials.Experience and Skill Set Requirements
This role is part of a Hybrid Work Arrangement and resource(s) will be required to work a minimum of 2-3 days per week at 5700 Yonge St. or at discretion of Hiring Manager.SCORING CATEGORIES:
Requirements Gathering and Analysis – 60%

• Experience in gathering, analyzing, and documenting user requirements.
• Expertise in defining user stories, prototyping, and translating business needs into functional specifications.
• Ability to conduct user research, develop personas, and create journey maps for enhanced user experience.

Leadership and Problem-Solving – 20%

• Proven leadership in managing agile teams, providing direction on technical and business solutions.
• Ability to collaborate on problem-solving during incidents, triaging issues, and ensuring swift resolution.
• Expertise in balancing competing priorities and resolving complex problems in system design and functionality.

Communication Skills – 20%

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with clients, clarify business requirements, and explain technical solutions.
• Experience preparing business cases, system documentation, and user manuals for diverse audiences.

URGENT: Please read the job description above. If this interests you, apply to the job with your most updated resume, including your contact number and email address.The recruiter in charge of this role is Prakash.If you do not think you are a match for this opportunity, but know someone who is, feel free to forward this job description to them and you will be eligible for a referral bonus upon a successful hire.Please note that this is the most up to date version of job description available at this time – During
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Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 23:35:48 GMT

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