Business Analyst

Stowers Machinery Corporation

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical specifications for developers. This role requires a close relationship with various departments and a critical focus on enhancing service efficiency and customer satisfaction through digital solutions and data-driven insights.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKnoxville, TN

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    Job Type

    Full-time

    Description

    Position Scope

    The Business Analyst will work within the Stowers Service and Product Support Department to streamline processes and develop new solutions. This role requires a close relationship with various departments and a critical focus on enhancing service efficiency and customer satisfaction through digital solutions and data-driven insights.

    Requirements

    Essential Job Functions

    • Analyze current departmental processes and identify areas for improvement.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document requirements for new solutions.
    • Analyze data to provide actionable insights and identify trends or areas for improvement.
    • Evaluate existing IT infrastructure and recommend system enhancements.
    • Act as a liaison between business teams, IT, and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
    • Maintain departmental solutions and associated training documentation.
    • Develop, implement, and manage project plans as required.
    • Align with stakeholders on departmental and organizational roadmaps and priorities.
    • Facilitate training and support for end users on new systems and processes.
    • Unit test new reports and applications to ensure functional requirements are met.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to use data to drive business decisions.
    • Strong collaboration skills with experience working across multiple departments and teams.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical specifications for developers.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
    • Knowledge of software implementation and management practices.
    • Ability to analyze business processes and recommend effective solutions.
    • Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.

    Education Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree or related work experience
    • 5+ years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, or project management

    Experience Requirements

    • Minimum of five years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, project management, or a related field.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
    • Experience with automation tools.
    • Experience using T-SQL or similar query languages.
    • Experience with project management and software lifecycle management tools, preferably Azure DevOps.

    Computer and Technical Skills

    • Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
    • Power BI or other visualization tools.
    • Automation tools.
    • T-SQL or similar query languages.
    • Azure DevOps or similar project management/software lifecycle management platforms.

    Work Environment

    • Primarily office-based environment with regular interaction across departments.
    • Frequent collaboration with internal stakeholders, IT resources, and external vendors.
    • May require participation in cross-functional meetings, training sessions, and project implementation activities.

    Leadership Responsibilities

    • No direct supervisory responsibilities.
    • Provides project leadership and coordination across functional teams.
    • Influences process improvement initiatives and supports organizational change management efforts.

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