Business System Analyst

SR. IT Business AnalystThe Business Analyst will play a vital role in the Fire, Safety & Power Systems Division 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 certificationsFive or more years' experience in Information TechnologySolid knowledge of business and ERP processes in a complex manufacturing environment. Prior experience with SAP or Infor Visual ERP, a plusExperience in handling business processes for manufacturing, finance & Supply chainProficient in IT life-cycle management methodologies, including design, development, testing, project management and change managementExcellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skillsDemonstrate effective decision-making and critical thinking skillsProficient in analyzing and documenting complex business processesAbility to travel as needed