SR. IT Business Analyst . It is a contract position. 

• The Business Analyst will play a vital role to craft and execute plans for successful acquisition integration and major technology solution deployments in support of the divisions Digital and IT strategic vision and roadmap.
• This position works directly with Business dept. leaders, cross-functional users and Internal/Vendor functional & technical teams on the planning, Implementing, and supporting IT Business Applications solutions.
Essential Functions:
• ERP implementation support: Act as a subject matter expert in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, providing expertise and guidance throughout the implementation process. Assist in system configuration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Solution Delivery:
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, analyze existing processes, and identify areas for improvement.
• Translate business needs into clear and actionable functional/technical requirements, to deliver information technology solutions
• Researching and analyzing user’s business requirements, technical specifications, writing test plans in support of business functions, process knowledge and system requirements.
• Data analysis and reporting: Analyze complex datasets, perform data mapping, and develop meaningful insights to support decision-making processes. Create and deliver comprehensive reports, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Change management: Support organizational change initiatives by facilitating communication, training, and user adoption activities. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth transition and successful implementation of new processes and systems.
• Project coordination: Assist in project planning, scheduling, and monitoring activities. Track project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure timely completion and adherence to project scope.
• Accountable for delivery of solutions (Business Process), plus the architecture and documentation within their area of technical expertise, supporting enterprise and global environments
• Establishes methods to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.
• Identifies deficiencies in IT systems/processes and recommends solutions / areas for improvement
• Understands business impact; Create and communicate decisions impacting the wider business, effectively managing customer expectations
• Producing Cost Benefit Analysis and recommending solution to improve business process(es)
• Completes root cause analysis of issues and decisively leads problem resolution
• Proactively anticipates changes, makes recommendations to leadership, leads and implements change within team
Qualifications
• 4-year University / College Degree and significant technical / business certifications
• Five or more years’ experience in Information Technology
• Solid knowledge of business and ERP processes in a complex manufacturing environment. Prior experience with SAP or Infor Visual ERP, a plus
• Experience in handling business processes for manufacturing, finance & Supply chain
• Proficient in IT life-cycle management methodologies, including design, development, testing, project management and change management
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrate effective decision-making and critical thinking skills
• Proficient in analyzing and documenting complex business processes
• Ability to travel as needed