RQ11397 - Business Analyst - SeniorDuration: ~1 Year (246 Business Days) + Possible 1 time extensionLocation: ONSITE, TorontoMust Haves:Knowledge and experience with Agile Information and Information Technology (I&IT) methods and techniques associated with the development and implementation of enterprise architecture frameworks.10 years of experience working as a BAStrong Agile and Waterfall experienceExperience developing functional and non functional requirements, leading and facilitates in-depth workshops to elicit, review, document and confirm business requirements, business process reengineering, business models, business rules and user interface design, in order to create the technical framework/specifications for development of the business solution and/or infrastructure services or platforms.Leads and facilitates indepth workshops to elicit, review, document and confirm business requirements, business process reengineering, business models, business rules and user interface design, in order to create the technical framework/specifications for development of the business solution and/or infrastructure services or platforms.Experience with MS Office - PowerPoint, Excel, Visio and Azure DevOps / Jira.Experience with Enterprise Transformation / Modernization / service delivery related projects.ResponsibilitiesProvides a comprehensive range of I&IT business analysis services for clients with diverse business and technological needs.Interacts with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts in order to understand their requirements through gathering, documenting, and analyzing business needs and requirements.Prepares and advises on business analysis policies, processes, best practices and standards to promote a comprehensive and consistent business analysis practice within the organization.General SkillsLeads and conducts business analysis in order to assess client's business problems/opportunities and documents the business requirements in such a way that I&IT solutions can be determined.Applies re-engineering concepts to promote business improvements through alternative and cost effective service delivery approachesLeads and conducts business analysis at varying levels of detail appropriate to the project and phases of project, aligning with OPS Unified Project Management Methodology, Enterprise Architecture and Gating Process, and OPS Standard Systems Development Methodologies Develops strategies, prepares business cases and cost-benefit analysis, and conducts feasibility studies for business I&IT initiatives Develops sound processes for requirements gathering including but not limited to JAD sessions, interviews, mockups, etc.Conducts business modeling; use case modeling;conceptual and logical data modeling; process and data flow modeling; use case surveys; business rules definition and non-functional requirements definitions for assigned projectsMonitors progress, resolves problems and reports regularly to I&IT management and stakeholdersDevelops performance measures and traceability matrices for business analysis evaluation and conducts follow-upExperience developing strategies, preparing business cases and cost-benefit analysisExperience conducting requirements gathering, developing documentation,



including presentations and briefing notes and conducting stakeholder engagementExperience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools to document conceptual requirements and scope Awareness of emerging I&IT trends and technologiesExcellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlinesDesirable SkillsExperience in the use of information retrieval packagesKnowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practicesAbility to translate business and data requirements into specifications sufficient for designing appropriate technology solutionsExperience with a wide range of methods, tools and techniques for business analysis such as: business functional modelling, business event modelling, business process mappingExperience in structured, object oriented and agile methodologies for user requirementsExperience developing performance measures for business analysis evaluation and subsequent follow-upKnowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards1. ResponsibilitiesProvides holistic leadership across business analysis, project outcomes, and team of business analysts aligning their expertise with agile methodologies and ensuring effective collaboration.Interacts with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand their requirements through gathering, documenting, and analyzing business needs and requirements.Prepares and advises on business analysis policies, processes, best practices, and standards to promote a comprehensive and consistent business analysis practice.Fosters effective communication between the team, Product Owner, and stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of goals and requirements.Manage / groom product backlog based on user needs / prioritization inputSingle point of contact for business analysis, agile leadership, and team coordination minimizing communication gaps, reducing the risk of misinterpretation, and promote more effective project outcomes.Prepares training materials, training sessions on project delivery methodology in accordance with guidelines.Lead presentations / demonstrations of solution design and build for consultation group and stakeholdersCreate & review the user flows and user stories, and ensure they meet the overall product vision and consistency across featuresSupport QA, UAT, Architecture, and Technical activities to facilitate quality and enterprise standards are metSupport agile practices and encourage the improvement of service.Identify gaps and improvements for enhance process flows/customer experience journeys.Responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle working closely with product owner,



including:Gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirementsDefining the product visionEnsuring that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goalsTranslate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes.Interacts with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand their requirements through gathering, documenting, and analyzing business needs and requirements.Monitors progress, resolves problems and reports regularly to management and stakeholders.Conduct discovery, cost benefit analysis and prototypingScope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact.Work closely with business and IT teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources.Identifies dependencies with other teams and determines how to manage those dependencies without impacting the progress of the team.2. General SkillsKnowledge and experience with Agile Information and Information Technology (I&IT) methods and techniques associated with the development and implementation of enterprise architecture frameworks.Communication, facilitation, negotiation, consensus building, and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated commitment and proven ability to effectively manage stakeholder relationships and navigate through organizational approvals.Knowledgeable and experience in Agile methodology and ability to educate others.Experience facilitating the relationships between the Agile team and product owner and maintaining a secure working environment for the team by helping with conflict resolutionExperience leading the Agile methodology and development teams in self-organization and identifying and filling in blanks in the framework.Experience mentoring and coaching the teams on removing impediments.Experience capturing feedback and documenting sprint reviews to administer project goals and improve team performance.Leads and conducts business analysis to assess client's business problems/opportunities and documents the business requirements in such a way that I&IT solutions can be determined.Develops strategies, prepares business cases and cost-benefit analysis, and conducts feasibility studies for business I&IT initiatives.Experience leading requirements gathering, developing documentation, including presentations, and briefing notes and conducting stakeholder engagement.A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience.3. Required SkillsProject Methodology certifications such as Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma Black/Green/Yellow Belt, etc.Knowledge of Ontario Public Service decision-making and project implementation processes is considered an asset.AI Disclaimer: Source Code may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in certain aspects of its recruiting and business operations.Note: The higher end of the range is intended for absolutely exceptional candidates who meet all must-have requirements and most or all nice-to-have qualifications. The client will evaluate candidates based on both rate expectations and overall skill set when shortlisting.INCORPORATED RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)$84.19/hr - $101.03/hr Inc.T4 RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)$67.35/hr - $80.82/hr T4 #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Rq11397 - Business Analyst - Senior (Toronto)
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