Technical Business Analyst POST NUMBER: 449300
Vaco is hiring a Technical Business Analyst for a full time, direct hire opportunity.
The ideal candidate will have a well rounded technical and functional backgroun. The ability to create data mappings, present to executive leadership, and more is critical for success.
This role offers a remote work arrangement; however candidates must reside within the EST in the United States.
There is no visa sponsorship or transfer available. Please no C2C inquiries or solicitations.
What you will do:
Support the configuration and integration of R&D tools (e.g., SAP, PLM, PALM, CAD systems, etc.) to streamline R&D workflows and ensure data accuracy. This will also involve other non-standard industry systems, specification systems, formulation systems, sustainability reporting and integration in between the systems. Define and document standards, guidelines, and best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve issues. Provide technical guidance in implementation projects including integrations to/from other systems. Facilitate/Coordinate integration testing between third-party support team, R&D and vendor.
Business Relationship Management - Understand the strategic priorities, business capabilities, operating model, issues, and IT needs of assigned business areas. Maintain and nurture customer relationships to manage demand, identify requirements, and help deliver solutions.
Service Provider Management & Ensuring Outstanding Business Support - Ensure 3rd party team members provide outstanding daily application support (break fix and periodic "releases") working within defined SLA metrics and manage issues to completion. Willingness to be "on call" and provide support outside normal business hours with occasional domestic and international travel. This will involve key focus on day-to-day management of 3rd party service providers to ensure quality, attainment of SLA's, and successful project execution.
Project Management and Execution - Accountable for successful execution of major application projects including communication with key executives, budget management, and coordination of 3rd party resources.
Business Application Roadmaps & R&D Portfolio Management - Lead cross-functional workshops with business teams to understand application benefits and pain points; engage EIS architects, business members, industry experts, and perform research in establishing best in class application options; partner with the business, including senior to executive leadership, in charting the course for all technology in a functional area over a three-year period including strategic, tactical, and new technology options. Engage with executive leadership to understand strategic objectives and priorities. Lead meetings with business stakeholders to drive prioritization and successful delivery of the full technology portfolio in enabling an area's strategic objectives. This includes recurring engagement with senior leadership, identifying internal and external teams to drive the projects, developing creative solutions to overcome challenges, and keeping large numbers of senior leaders and stakeholders aligned in delivering the portfolio.
What you will need:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
4 years of prior CPG experience in business analysis supporting Research & Development teams.
Understanding of software used in R&D, including PLM, Specification Systems, SAP, PowerBI, data management, and collaboration tools.
Ability to configure a system to meet business requirements, understand database structures, execute detailed testing, develop functional spec and technical specs, convert data, etc.
Knowledge of project management principles and practices
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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