Marriott International Bethesda , MD 20813
Posted 2 weeks ago
Additional Information Sr Business Systems Analyst, Data Platform Products
Job Number 24063795
Job Category Information Technology
Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
JOB SUMMARY
Leads workgroups and/or functions as a technical expert. Active member of cross-pod leadership teams overseeing the service provider BAs that are embedded in individual agile pods. Responsible for driving cross-functional and cross-pillar requirements discussions and alignment. Reviews cross-pod Design, QA plan and status, Deployment Plan, Communication and Training Plans. Support GT Architecture & Development associates in clarifying functional requirements and functional design during development of solution.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required:
6+ years relevant work experience with:
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience/certification.
Demonstrated experience working with data projects and data environments.
Demonstrated experience working on Agile teams.
Work with cross functional team of analysts, project managers and product owners to build a prioritized backlog of artifacts for multiple products
Experience with converting large business initiatives into business requirements epics that can be sourced into user stories
Manage and communicate effectively with internal and external partners, flexing to the audience
Skilled at converting business needs into technology requirements and working within IT to manage the ongoing development of a product
Skilled at cross functional collaboration with leaders and peers to clearly articulate product vision and desired functionality
Ability to assess customer/client needs, creatively approach solutions, and decide and influence appropriate course of action
Preferred:
Certified Scrum Master or Scrum Product Owner
Demonstrated knowledge of cloud data environments.
Demonstrated knowledge of data management and reporting/analytics related business functions and applications.
Familiarity with Marriott's existing information architecture, application portfolio, and information management methodology
Experience identifying and analyzing alternative solutions to complex business requirements and providing guidance and advice
Strong communication skills, including experience facilitating requirements analysis and functional design working sessions
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
Excellent analytical skills where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult
Experience with business process re-engineering
Strong process management, negotiating, influencing, and problem resolution skills
Experience completing information technology cost/resource estimates to implement and support solutions
Knowledge of emerging technologies, including those new to the Marriott environment as well as those that are new to the information systems industry
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Technical Leadership
Facilitates business requirements analysis and functional design work sessions including creating business presentations, communications, and documentation
Lead functional design including demonstrations to stakeholders to validate approach
Identifies creative solutions to business requirements, analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives, and provides recommendations
Works with external vendors and analogous companies to obtain additional insights, approaches, and demonstrations of solutions
Collaborates with the client organization including business analysts in the client organizations
Document functional, integration, and testing requirements as well as SLAs and operating level agreements
Leads technology cost/resource estimates and input to business cases
Work with the IT Architecture & Development organization during development to address functional requirements and functional design clarifications
Provide expertise and update multi-year technology roadmaps
Provide expertise to training and field support groups as appropriate before new releases go-live
Identifies opportunities to enhance the business partnership and planning processes
Trains and/or mentors other team members, and peers as appropriate
IT Governance
Follows all defined technology standards and processes (i.e. IT Governance, SM&G, Architecture, etc.), and provides input for improvements to the appropriate process owners as needed
Participates in technical evaluation process when assessing additions or changes to defined technology standards
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
Leadership
Managing Execution
Building Relationships
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
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