What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Business Systems Analyst - AI position at The Emery Company?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst / Project Manager (BA/PM) to support enterprise and operational initiatives, with a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven projects. This role will bridge business needs and technical solutions, driving projects from concept through delivery while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis & AI Enablement
- Identify opportunities to integrate AI into business processes and use cases
- Develop business cases supporting AI initiatives and investments
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document business and functional requirements
- Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable deliverables for technical teams
- Support AI solution design by analyzing data, workflows, and machine learning opportunities
Project Management
- Lead and manage enterprise-level projects from initiation through delivery
- Ensure projects are delivered within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including:
- Project Plans and Charters
- Business Requirements Documents (BRDs)
- Functional Specifications (FSDs)
- Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Status reports and executive updates
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to Agile methodologies
- Manage risks, issues, and changes to ensure successful project outcomes
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Partner with executive leadership, business users, vendors, and technical teams
- Align competing priorities and manage stakeholder expectations
- Lead requirements workshops and working sessions
- Provide clear, concise communication and reporting across all levels of the organization
Documentation & Process Management
- Create and maintain key project artifacts, including:
- Process flows and diagrams
- Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs)
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts
- Meeting notes and approval documentation
- Ensure all documentation supports development, testing, and implementation efforts
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Senior Business Analyst and/or Project Manager role
- Proven experience delivering AI or data-driven projects
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and project management best practices
- Experience with project planning and scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or similar)
- Demonstrated ability to lead requirements elicitation workshops and translate outcomes into formal documentation
- Experience working across business, technical, and executive stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of business process analysis and improvement
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts, tools, and data analytics
- Experience supporting enterprise-level implementations
- Background in public sector or large-scale organizations (a plus)
Key Skills
- Stakeholder management and relationship building
- Communication and presentation (written and verbal)
- Change management and expectation setting
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Pay: From $65.00 per hour
Experience:
- Business Systems Analyst: 8 years (Required)
- enterprise-level implementations : 5 years (Required)
- public sector or large-scale organizations : 3 years (Preferred)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven project: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77002
Salary : $65