Role Summary
The Technical Business Analyst drives business and data solutions across enterprise systems. This role operates at the intersection of business operations, application delivery, and data-driven initiatives, including AI-enabled use cases.
This position carries equal responsibility for solution definition, project execution, quality and governance validation, and AI/data-related initiatives. The role works closely with IT leadership to implement future-forward applications and processes while ensuring that core business operations remain stable and well supported.
The role requires a structured, detail-oriented individual who can lead assigned solution initiatives without direct authority over developers.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with IT leadership and development teams to implement new applications and process improvements aligned with business goals.
- Drive AI-related initiatives through content development, use-case definition, and output validation.
- Validate data outputs, ETL processes, and reports for accuracy and business alignment.
- Lead business requirements gathering, documentation, and traceability from concept through delivery.
- Coordinate project activities, including task tracking, dependencies, schedules, and stakeholder communication.
- Define and execute quality processes, including test plans, UAT coordination, and defect management.
- Ensure changes align with governance standards, controls, and audit expectations.
- Support production systems by assisting with issue analysis, validation, and documentation updates.
- Produce and maintain standard business and operational reports.
Required Qualifications
Education / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years as a Project Manager, Software Implementer, or Business Analyst working between IT and business teams.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional work without direct authority.
Core Skills (Required)
- Business requirements and traceability
- Project coordination and delivery tracking
- QA and UAT leadership
- Data validation and reconciliation
- Strong documentation and communication
- Working knowledge of SQL or reporting tools
- Understanding of governance, controls, and change management
Preferred / Plus
- Experience supporting AI or automation initiatives
- Exposure to data warehouses or ETL processes
- Familiarity with IBM i or ERP environments
- Experience with Agile or hybrid delivery models
- Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Personal Attributes
- Able to drive outcomes through influence rather than authority
- Organized and execution-focused
- Comfortable balancing operational support with forward-looking initiatives
- Clear communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Work Conditions
- Occasional evening or weekend work during major releases
- Office-based work with standard computer equipment
- Some travel may be required