Gartner Stamford , CT 06901
Posted 2 months ago
Senior Business Analyst (Transformation Office)
This role can be located out of any of our US office locations (Hybrid) or fully remote in the US.
About this role:
This Sr Business Analyst role has a proven ability to perform BA functions, working closely with the business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements, drive prioritization and streamline business processes.
What you'll do:
Independently drive critical requirements discussions, managing dependencies across multiple functional areas to achieve the best outcome for Gartner as a whole.
Elicit and document business and functional requirements using a variety of interview techniques
Partner with key stakeholder in Finance, IT and other business stakeholders to develop, document and optimize processes to effectively support the project's key objectives.
Develop and maintain business process flow diagrams that span across solutions, end-to-end.
Transform business requirements into detailed User Stories and clearly defined acceptance criteria that engineers can consume.
Decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to facilitate a general understanding, focusing on the data information flow within and between applications.
Lead change management by engaging and communicating across varied audiences including stakeholders, clients, delivery teams and upper management during the lifecycle of a given project.
Act as a key liaison between the business and the technology consulting partners to drive the success of implementation.
Facilitate user acceptance testing activities.
Manage customer expectations of products and services to be delivered.
Participate in relevant centers of excellence as they pertain to either Scrum, Scrum Master, Product Owner and/or Project Management focus areas.
What you'll need:
Bachelor's Degree in business, computer science, technology, or related field required, Advanced degree and/or Certified Scrum Product Owner certification desirable
7+ years working in a fast-paced environment that experiences continuous change
7+ years of demonstrated business process analysis and/or project management experience
Salesforce implementation experience is a strong consideration
Strong communication (written and oral) and presentation skills tailored to meet the needs of the different end users, team members, sr. management and executive leadership in cross-cultural business environment
Must be well organized, methodical and pay close attention to detail
Possess excellent written/oral communication skills
Able to work well in a highly collaborative cross discipline team
Flexible approach, willing to wear multiple hats if needed
Proven ability to collaborate in a global / matrix environment
Strong work ethic with focus on meeting deadlines and objectives
Solution minded, detail-oriented and is firm yet flexible
Knowledge and experience with Scrum/Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Leading teams in a matrix environment consisting of various types of roles and skill sets
Strong business analysis skills
Understanding and appreciation of processes/procedures and governance required to lead
projects and programs
Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements
Ability to breakdown complex business problems and workflows into meaningful components that are understandable by various levels
Experience with MS office suite, Google Suite, Jira, Atlassian, Microsoft PowerBI desirable
Who are we?
Gartner delivers actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams. Our expert guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's most critical priorities. We've grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have nearly 16,000 associates globally that support our 14,000+ clients in more than 100 countries.
What makes Gartner a great place to work?
Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a variety of experiences makes us stronger-as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That's why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year. We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. Looking for a place to turn your big ideas into reality? Join #LifeAtGartner
What we offer:
Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you.
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