Senior Business Analyst - SAP Ariba

The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for bridging the gap between business objectives and IT solutions by analyzing business processes, eliciting requirements, and defining system specifications . They will collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs, propose solutions, and facilitate the successful delivery of projects . Key Responsibilities : Collaborate with stakeholders, including business users, project managers, and IT teams, to understand business objectives, processes, and requirements . Conduct thorough analysis of existing business processes, systems, and workflows to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for automation or optimization . Elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements using appropriate techniques such as interviews, workshops, surveys, and document analysis . Define and validate system requirements, ensuring they align with business needs and are feasible to implement . Develop clear and concise functional and non-functional specifications, use cases, user stories, and process models to communicate requirements to the development and testing teams . Facilitate requirements workshops and review sessions with stakeholders to gather feedback, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment . Collaborate with development teams to provide clarifications, address queries, and ensure that requirements are properly understood and implemented . Collaborate with QA teams to define test plans and test cases based on requirements and conduct or support testing activities as needed . Proactively identify and communicate project risks, issues, and dependencies to stakeholders and propose mitigation strategies . Provide guidance and mentorship to junior business analysts, fostering their professional growth and development . Qualifications and Requirements : Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, or a related field . A Master's degree is a plus . Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a senior or lead role, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects . Strong understanding of business analysis methodologies, tools, and best practices . Solid knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and project management methodologies . Proficiency in requirements elicitation and documentation techniques, such as interviews, workshops, use cases, user stories, and process modeling . Experience in analyzing and improving business processes, identifying process gaps, and proposing optimized solutions . Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable components . Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels . Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines . Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and experience working in Agile development teams . Proficiency in using business analysis tools and software (e . g . , JIRA, Confluence, Visio) is desirable . Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and coach junior team members . Domain knowledge in the specific industry or business area relevant to the organization is a plus . Relevant certifications such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis) are advantageous . Strong business acumen and understanding of technology trends and their impact on business operations .