BUSINESS ANALYST

BUSINESS ANALYST

One of our NYC-based client companies is seeking a Business Analyst. This position will also use Business Analysis and Quality Assurance methodologies to define business requirements for some complex PMO projects. This Level 1 role requires basic to moderate IT experience, as well as experience managing cross-functional projects and business analysis/quality assurance. This role works closely with other PMs and the BA within the PMO on creative problem-solving around dependencies and conflicting priorities in the current project portfolio. An excellent working knowledge of IT systems and the ability to navigate them at a technical level are required. You must live in the NYC area and are required to work in the office 5 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Manage small to medium-sized IT projects with growing independence, seeking guidance (when necessary) to continually enhance and refine formal project management skills:

1. • Utilize the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) professional standards to develop project charters and plans, as well as manage the execution, monitoring, control, and closing of IT projects.
   • Create and manage communications plans.
   • Develop risk register, issue log, and manage risk/issue analysis, prioritization, and mitigation.
   • Create and monitor project plans/project schedules and collaborate with project teams to ensure the timely completion of projects and initiatives.
   • Create and distribute clear project meeting notes.
   • Transition projects from PMO management to operational status through transparent processes, including capturing lessons learned results for effective future project management maturation.
   • Collaborate with administration, functional managers, and Subject Matter Experts to gather business and technical requirements to continue to move projects forward.
   • Utilize Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software for plans and project asset management, including charters, RACIs, diagrams, surveys, change requests, and provide formal and ad-hoc reports of project status as needed to the administration as well as project teams.
   • Appropriately escalate all issues of concern by communicating with the project sponsor and the Director of the PMO for Technology.
   • Work towards a formal PMI-recognized certification, such as the CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management), to improve the skills necessary to better manage IT projects.
2. Use Business Analysis (BA) methodology to define business requirements for complex PMO projects, including:
3. • Manage the coordination and communication between business units and the PMO from initial requirements gathering to the final sign-off of the requirements
   • Complete assigned Business Analyst activities on schedule, ensuring alignment with cost, benefit, and quality objectives
   • Provide guidance to functional subject matter experts and project managers regarding business analysis and quality assurance
4. Provide Quality Assurance (QA) and testing strategies for IT projects:
5. • Work with project teams and project managers to develop comprehensive UAT plans based on project requirements for both enhancements and upgrades
   • Define project UAT scripts and processes, levels of testing, roles and responsibilities for testing, and metrics for acceptance of test results
   • Execute test plans and generate result reports, utilizing automated testing tools as needed. Track bugs and defects, and maintain comprehensive tracking reports
   • Record and report on quality problems and concerns

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