Sr Operations Business Analyst - Rental

Position Purpose: Senior Operations Business Analysts are responsible for leading small to medium subsets of larger projects and initiatives and individual processes that bring value to The Home Depot. They must possess a high level of analytical ability to distinguish multiple components of a problem and develop conclusions using quantitative skills. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to leading teams on projects, effective communication to teams and other leaders, reviewing and understanding sales/financial data, identifying trends in business and the retail industry. A successful Senior Operations Business Analyst will need to utilize core project management, communication, presentation and creative problem solving skills to deliver projects on time, scope, and within budget Key Responsibilities: * Lead Project Teams of Analysts and other associates * Perform data gathering tasks, synthesis - develop solutions, project/strategy planning and data utilization * Produce documents for teams and leadership to review and utilize. Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors * Build skills and knowledge including self-development, team knowledge and customer (internal) knowledge. * Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors. Direct Manager/Direct Reports: * Typically reports to Store Operations Process Manager or Store Operations Business Manager (or Sr. Managers) * No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action). Travel Requirements: * Up to 50% of overnight travel time. Physical Requirements: * Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions: * Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications: * Must be eighteen years of age or older. * Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: * Prior experience effectively managing highly matrixed and large scale, complex projects * Strong written and verbal communications skills, presentation and facilitation skills are required * Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word Minimum Education: * The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Preferred Education: * No additional education Minimum Years of Work Experience: * 3 Preferred Years of Work Experience: * No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience: * None Preferred Leadership Experience: * None Certifications: * None Competencies: * Experience leading high performing teams * Consulting management and/or project management. * Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis * Problem solving * Strong Operations, Retail and/or field knowledge