Senior IT Business Analyst - Application Rationalization (CEMI)

Senior IT Business Analyst – Application Rationalization (CEMI) Remote | 3 Year Term | No Visa Sponsorship Overview The Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI) is a multi‑year program designed to improve the experience of students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, patients, and partners by unifying and enhancing administrative systems and processes across all Cornell University locations. What You Will Do The CEMI Senior IT Business Analyst serves as a connector between business owners, functional teams, and technical partners to advance CEMI’s application rationalization effort. The analyst helps evaluate current‑state systems, surface usage and dependencies, and coordinate disposition decisions—replacement (e.g., with a platform such as Workday), consolidation, retain‑and‑integrate, or further study—in partnership with teams across Ithaca and Weill Cornell. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder engagement and discovery – Facilitate cross‑functional discovery sessions and interviews with business owners, functional SMEs, and technical teams to surface how applications are used, which dependencies and integrations exist, and the business value they provide. Application assessment and analysis – Conduct current‑state assessments, analyze system usage and data flows, map dependencies and integrations, and identify disposition options for applications that may span multiple units or campuses. Process and requirements work – Document current and future state workflows, define and validate system requirements, and help drive common, best‑practice business processes aligned with university‑wide strategic goals. Disposition coordination and execution – Once a path forward is set, coordinate the activities needed to carry it out: assign and track ownership, monitor progress, and raise blockers, risks, and cross‑functional complexity to keep decisions moving. Documentation and governance – Produce clear, right‑sized documentation that enables informed decision‑making, and contribute to governance structures that will oversee the new enterprise technology environment. Cross‑initiative coordination – Collaborate across related CEMI initiatives where business processes and supporting systems intersect, ensuring alignment beyond any single functional domain. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, HR, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5–7+ years of progressively responsible experience in business analysis, systems analysis, or IT project delivery, preferably in a complex, multi‑unit environment. Demonstrated expertise leading requirements gathering, facilitating workshops and discovery sessions, and translating complex business needs into clear, actionable system requirements. Proven experience in business process analysis and redesign, including mapping current‑state and future‑state processes for large, cross‑functional initiatives. Ability to assess system usage, data flows, and integration dependencies to support informed rationalization and disposition decisions. Experience translating program‑level or strategic decisions into actionable execution plans. Demonstrated experience assessing or rationalizing enterprise application portfolios. Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels—executive leadership, end users, functional SMEs, and technical teams—across multiple efforts in complex, decentralized environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex information clearly to non‑technical audiences. Strong organizational and time‑management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and bring structure and clarity to loosely defined work. Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and operate as a trusted partner and advisor on high‑visibility initiatives. Ability to cultivate inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with business processes and supporting systems in HCM, Finance, Source‑to‑Pay, or Student administration domains. Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Workday, SAP, SuccessFactors, Oracle Fusion, or similar systems. Prior experience supporting application rationalization or technology consolidation efforts, including conducting application inventories or current‑state assessments. Advanced knowledge of business analysis methodologies, process modeling, and requirements management best practices. Experience contributing to enterprise‑level governance frameworks, standards, or decision‑making bodies. Experience designing or supporting change management, training, or user‑adoption activities for major system transitions. Experience facilitating discovery sessions and interviews across both business and technical audiences. Experience working in higher education, research institutions, healthcare systems, or similarly decentralized, relationship‑driven environments. Belonging and Inclusive Culture All team members are expected to foster a culture of belonging by communicating across differences, being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming, showing respect, compassion, and empathy, engaging and supporting others, speaking up against exclusion, and supporting work/life integration. Rewards and Benefits This position is based in Ithaca, New York; the successful applicant may perform this role remotely anywhere within the United States. Comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts. Health and personal leave; three weeks vacation and 13 holidays; two additional floating holidays. Tuition‑free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program; tuition aid for external education; Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program. Additional benefits and total rewards information available upon request. 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