Senior Business Analyst
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About the Role
Saudi Azm is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to lead analysis and design of business processes, systems, and strategies in Riyadh. The role involves stakeholder collaboration, requirements gathering, mentoring junior analysts, and ensuring best practices.
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Responsibilities
- Lead analysis of existing business processes, systems, and workflows to identify areas for improvement
- Develop and document detailed process flows, business requirements, and functional specifications
- Conduct gap analyses to assess alignment between current processes and desired future states
- Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and analyze business needs to identify improvement opportunities
- Evaluate potential strategies, model solutions, and provide informed recommendations
- Facilitate workshops, lead brainstorming sessions, and collaborate with cross functional teams
- Create BRDs, develop workflows, write user stories, and design diagrams
- Define, manage, and secure project scope, manage change requests
- Review prototypes, gather stakeholder feedback, coordinate improvements
- Monitor development progress, communicate with teams, conduct testing and validation, coordinate UAT
- Provide project management support, develop project plans, timelines, and status reports
- Mentor and guide junior business analysts
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
- Saudi nationality is required
- Proven experience in leading business analysis for large, complex projects
- Experience in specific industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, technology) preferred
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience in Agile environments
- Experience in business intelligence (BI) and data analytics projects
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent certification preferred
- Additional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or Agile (e.g., Certified Scrum Master) are a plus
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Role Overview
- A Senior Business Analyst is responsible for leading the analysis and design of business processes, systems, and strategies to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to identify business needs, gather and document requirements, and t
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the analysis of existing business processes, systems, and workflows to identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and document detailed process flows, business requirements, and functional specifications.
- Conduct gap analyses to assess the alignment between current processes and desired future states.
- Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and analyze business needs to identify improvement opportunities.
- Evaluate potential strategies, model solutions, and provide informed recommendations to address business challenges.
- Facilitate workshops, lead brainstorming sessions, and collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements and generate solutions.
- Create BRDs, develop workflows, write user stories, and design diagrams to outline requirements and visualize processes.
- Define, manage, and secure the project scope by establishing clear boundaries, managing change requests, and ensuring alignment with business objectives to prevent scope creep.
- Review prototypes, gather stakeholder feedback, and coordinate improvements with design and development teams.
- Monitor development progress, communicate with teams, conduct testing and validation, coordinate UAT, and refine the solution based on feedback.
- Provide project management support, including the development of project plans, timelines, and status reports.
- Mentor and guide junior business analysts, providing training and support to help them develop their skills.
Education and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Saudi nationality is required.
- Proven experience in leading business analysis for large, complex projects, preferably in multiple industries.
- Experience in specific industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, technology) where specialized knowledge is required.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile environments.
- Experience in business intelligence (BI) and data analytics projects.
Certifications
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Additional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Master) are a plus.
Technical Skills
- Business Process Modeling: Expertise in business process modeling techniques (e.g., BPMN, UML) and tools (e.g., Visio).
- Requirements Management: Proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and methodologies.
- Data Analysis: Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to work with data modeling and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Technical Documentation: Ability to create detailed technical documentation, including use cases, user stories, and functional specifications.
Soft Skills
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Problem Solving: Strong problem solving skills.
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