Description:

Job Title: Senior Business Analyst

Seniority Level: Senior Level

Years of Relevant Experience: 5+ Years

Department: Software

Reporting Organization: Our Company

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Kochi

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst who will bridge business requirements with agile project execution, including occasional Scrum Master responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies when needed, and ensuring the successful, timely delivery of projects.

This role involves acting as a liaison between stakeholders and the development team, analyzing requirements, and guiding the team towards delivering value-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, translating them into detailed specifications for IT teams.

- Process Analysis: Evaluate current business processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop effective solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.

- Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyse data to identify trends, patterns, and insights, and provide actionable recommendations to decision-makers.

- Project Coordination: Work with project teams to ensure requirements are accurately implemented and manage change requests throughout the project lifecycle.

- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a liaison between business units, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.

- Solution Design & Testing: Develop and test business solutions, ensuring they meet quality standards and align with business objectives before deployment.

- Documentation Management: Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including business cases, process flows, functional specifications, user manuals, and testing protocol

- Scrum Facilitation: Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, manage sprint planning, and support agile practices within the team to ensure timely and effective delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

- Proven experience (5+ Years) as a Business Analyst or Senior Business Analyst role, with expertise in documentation, application testing, team management, and requirements analysis

- Strong understanding of business processes, data modelling, and agile project management methodologies

- Proficiency in using data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI)

- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring team members

- Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

- Masters degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field

- Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA) is a plus

- Experience in the maritime industry is a plus

- Familiarity with business process modelling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucid chart) and/or programming languages

Key Competencies:

- Leadership & Team Management: Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team to achieve high performance.

- Analytical Thinking: Expertise in analysing complex data to drive business decisions.

- Problem-Solving: Skilled in identifying issues and effectively managing resolutions.

- Adaptability: Ability to handle a dynamic environment, balancing multiple projects and priorities.

- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in all aspects of documentation, testing, and data analysis.

- Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork