Business Analyst (Senior) needed at Open Box Software
Job title : Business Analyst (Senior)
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : June 14, 2025
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Responsibilities:
- Consulting with clients in an advisory capacity.
- Design and implementation of solutions that meet business requirements, which could range from researching and implementing off-the-shelf applications through to designing bespoke applications.
- Run workshops with clients to elicit business requirements and use cases.
- Product backlog development.
- Drafting user stories.
- Business case development.
- Project scoping and quoting.
- Business solution architecture & solution design.
- Contributing to innovation within the business analysis and product ownership domain.
- Mentorship of more junior members of the team.
- Delivery using agile methodologies including SCRUM.
- Lead cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to successfully implement IT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, in particular C suite stakeholders, to define project budgets, scope, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Coordinate user acceptance testing, change management, and training activities to maximize user adoption and minimize disruptions.
- Collaborate with vendors to negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and ensure service levels meet business expectations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions, leveraging technology, data analytics, and industry-specific methodologies.
- Share knowledge, best practices, and industry insights with the consulting team to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Collaborate with colleagues on internal initiatives, contributing to the growth and success of the consulting practice.
Job requirements
- 8+ years prior experience in a business analysis / product owner role.
- Prior work experience in designing custom software solutions using an agile methodology.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, effectively engaging at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide innovative solutions which meet business needs.
- Proficiency in analyzing complex business requirements and translating them into IT solutions.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize work effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience in vendor management
- Prior work experience in an off-the-shelf system selection process or have been involved in an off-the-shelf system implementation.
- Prior work experience in a consultancy environment interacting directly with external clients.
- Ability to multi-task across multiple projects at a given time.
- Ability to work towards deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Strong documentation skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Personal Traits:
- Friendly and humble
- Conscientious
- Empathetic and self-aware
- Considerate
- Self-motivated
- Sound decision-making ability
- Team player
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