Business Analyst Bucharest

Business Analyst
Bucureşti
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

Location: Bucharest, hybrid role, 2 days/week at the office

Contract Duration: One year (until October 31, 2025), extension possible

The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for strategic planning, data analysis, project management, stakeholder collaboration, technical expertise, compliance, continuous improvement, user experience enhancement, and vendor management. This role demands a combination of analytical skills, business acumen, technical knowledge, and strong communication abilities to drive successful outcomes in a dynamic environment.

The capability under the responsibility of the Senior Business Analyst is a channel platform that offers 360-degree access to partners within the vendor ecosystem, enabling them to transact and consume relevant content.

Tasks

Strategic Planning and Analysis

• Market and Competitor Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analyses of market trends, competitor activities, and industry benchmarks to inform strategic decisions.
• Business Case Development: Create detailed business cases for new projects and initiatives, including
  - benefit analysis, risk assessment, and potential ROI calculations.
• Strategic Roadmap Development: Collaborate with senior management to define and refine the platform's strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and objectives.

Data Analysis and Insights

• Data Management: Oversee the collection, validation, and management of data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Performance Metrics Monitoring: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of channel strategies and platform performance.
• Advanced Data Analytics: Utilize advanced analytical tools and techniques to extract actionable insights from large datasets, aiding in
  - driven
  - making.

Project Management

• Project Leadership: Lead
  - functional project teams to deliver business initiatives on time, within scope, and budget.
• Requirements Elicitation: Gather, document, and prioritize business requirements, translating them into detailed functional specifications (user stories).
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the platform.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, product managers, and technical teams.
• Effective Communication: Facilitate clear communication between business and technical stakeholders to ensure mutual understanding and alignment.
• Change Management: Support change management efforts by developing communication plans, training materials, and implementation strategies for smooth transitions.

Technical and Functional Expertise

• Platform Knowledge: Develop and maintain deep expertise in the channel portal platform's functionality, architecture, and capabilities (ideally knowledge with Liferay Platform).
• Solution Design: Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement solutions that meet business requirements and leverage platform features.
• Technical Liaison: Serve as a bridge between business users and technical teams (Product Owners, IT Developers, Solution Architects), ensuring that technical solutions align with business needs.

Compliance and Governance

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all business processes and projects adhere to relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with business initiatives, implementing robust governance frameworks.
• Audit Preparation: Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and insights into business processes and data management practices.

Continuous Improvement and Learning

• Professional Development: Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to channel portal platforms.
• Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior business analysts, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Knowledge Sharing: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by sharing insights, tools, and methodologies with the broader team.

User Experience Enhancement

• User Feedback Analysis: Collect and analyze user feedback to identify areas for improvement and inform enhancements to the user experience.
• Feature Prioritization: Work with product managers to prioritize features and enhancements based on user needs, business impact, and technical feasibility.
• Usability Testing: Plan and conduct usability testing to ensure the platform meets user expectations and provides a seamless experience.

Vendor and Partner Management

• Vendor Evaluation: Evaluate and manage relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring they meet the platform's needs and standards.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor vendor performance and compliance with SLAs, addressing any issues that arise.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated success in driving results within a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in data management and advanced analytical tools.
• Ability to collect, validate, and analyze large datasets to generate actionable insights.
• Experience liaising between business users and technical teams, including developers and solution architects.
• Expertise in gathering, documenting, and prioritizing business requirements.
• Competency in conducting market and competitor analyses to guide strategic decisions.
• Capability to develop comprehensive business cases, including
  - benefit analysis and ROI projections.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills to facilitate clear interaction between business and technical stakeholders
• Ability to collect and analyze user feedback to inform user experience improvements.

Benefits

• Health subscription (Regina Maria IMM Ultra)
• 24 annual vacation days
• Meal vouchers
• Worldclass preferential subscription
• Salarium account for instant access to salary
• Bookster subscription
• Remote work compensation

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