Senior Business Analyst

CGI in Atlantic Canada is expanding and we are looking to add high performing Senior Business Analyst to our team. The Senior Business Analyst’s responsibilities involve developing new business strategies and assist with project execution, communicating to management on how these strategies and models will enhance business efficiency.
To be successful as a Senior Business Analyst, you should be able to effectively manage the business requirements. Ultimately, a top-performing senior business analyst should be able to identify ways in which to improve customer satisfaction.

• Lead and complete the preparation and documentation of business requirements, technical requirements, security requirement, business process definitions, workflow processes, Fit/Gap Analysis
• Verify that project requirements are uniquely identified, prioritized, documented, agreed to and understood by all affected groups and signed off in a timely manner
• Plan, facilitate and lead business process and requirements discussions/workshops with the client business analysists and stakeholders
• Ensures that requirements are base lined, changes to the requirements are managed as per the project change management procedures
• Accountable to ensure that the requirements are aligned with the client’s business objectives and stated expectations including managing requirements priority
• Prepare and regularly review and update the requirements tracking matrix
• Ensures that changes to requirements are reflected in the Requirements Tracking Matrix
• Plan the activities for tracking requirements with the Project Manager
• Maintaining, testing and improving business and systems operations
• Gain deep application understanding and recommend improvements and new solutions
• Ensure effective communication where agreement or cooperation is required or where there are barriers to understanding
• Identifying and addressing operational, financial and technological risks within the business
• Acting as a liaison between business and IT groups
• Coordinate the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and provide the required support to customer during the UAT phase
• Support new business development by assessing solution requirements, reviewing functional solution, risk analysis and supporting impact assessment and estimation

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Diploma in IT with equivalent IT experience
• PMI - business analyst certification (PMI-BA) an asset

Required Experience:
• Proven experience as a business analyst of at least 8 years
• Strong experience in information technology and software development
• Proven analytical skills and experience working in a large, complex business/organization
• Able to work with multiple business stakeholders and elicit business needs
• Experience performing and supporting testing efforts, including planning and supporting user acceptance test
• Excellent understanding of systems and functional analysis, quality assurance and change management best practices
• Strong writing skills through business process and technical documentation
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Soft Skills
• Have excellent time management, task planning and prioritization skills
• Able to adapt quickly to changing client requirements
• Enjoy working in a self-teaching, learning organization
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and team members

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• Business Process Analysis
• Change Management
• Contract Management
• Financial Analysis
• Project Management
• Requirement Management
• Resource Management
• Technical Analysis

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

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