Sr Analyst, Business

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Participates in the implementation of Business Transformation Initiatives

· Collaborates with Executive Stakeholders to prepare and present business case and/or project proposals, including financial analysis, cost estimates, terms of reference and cost/benefit studies of each solution option

· Analyzes business processes and synthesizes complex information into concise, readable, unambiguous process models and process documentation

· Assesses current policies, programs or services and applies a variety of analytic processes and techniques to identify opportunities for improvement

· Facilitates and lead in-depth workshops to elicit review and confirm business requirements, business process re-engineering, data and workflows, business models, business rules and user interface designs

· Collaborates with product teams to decompose large epic stories into features and user stories that can be understood by business leads and developers

· Conducts analysis to assess the Division's data and, system requirements and develops and presents effective concepts, designs, and templates

· Prepares, or contributes to technology solution artefacts including product visions, use cases, use case models, and supplementary specifications including screen mock-ups, report mock-ups and business rules specifications

· Develops test strategies, plans and scripts and executes and documents tests of technology solutions and business processes and validation of applications

· Prepares reports to senior management, supporting recommendations on changes in technology solutions, business methods and business processes including appropriate staffing levels, resource allocation, etc.

· Provide project planning input, leadership and functional expertise for the development, testing and implementation of business systems, identify potential implementation issues, and make recommendations to fully address all implementation issues

· Provide input to HR Training & Learning team to support development of training materials for end users

· Liaise with 3rd party vendors as required to support implementations

· Collaborates with the Intelligent Automation team to define business rules, data requirements, and integration specifications that support the development of Power Automate and AI Builder solutions

· Supports the development of Solution Design Documents (SDDs) by providing business context, exception handling requirements, and process dependencies for automation solutions

· Reviews and evaluates AI and automation opportunities across business units, facilitating requirements gathering sessions to define scope, feasibility, and expected outcomes

· Prepares Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and Process Definition Documents (PDDs) for automation and AI solutions, documenting current-state processes, proposed automation workflows, and technical requirements

EDUCATION:

· Post secondary education in Information Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience

· Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) an asset

· Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) an asset

· ITIL Foundations an asset

· Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) an asset

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

· At least 2 years of experience working in the metals industry and/or the manufacturing space is considered an asset

· 5+ years of experience conducting Business Process Reviews, Business Process Modelling (BPM) and Business Process Reengineering

· 5+ years of experience documenting user requirements, producing use cases, documenting user stories and corresponding acceptance criteria, utilizing facilitation and consensus building skills

· Hands on experience and/or knowledge of one or more of the following ERP considered an asset: IFS, EPIC, Made2Manage, E2 Manufacturing system, and/or Dynamics CRM

· 2+ years of experience with process automation tools and methodologies (e.g., RPA, Power Automate, workflow automation platforms)

· Experience with AI/ML technologies and their practical application to business process improvement and decision support

· Familiarity with intelligent automation strategies that combine AI with traditional automation to drive operational efficiency

· Experience preparing Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and Process Definition Documents (PDDs) for automation and AI solutions

SKILLS:

· Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, set clear directions and design terms of reference and work processes

· Highly developed interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior Stakeholders

· Strong business acumen and understanding of various business disciplines (finance, operations, technical etc.)

· Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise software applications

· Knowledge of AI, machine learning concepts, and process automation tools with the ability to identify opportunities for automation and AI-driven improvements in business processes

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform capabilities, including Power Automate, AI Builder, and Copilot Studio, sufficient to define requirements and validate automation solutions

· Demonstrated ability to produce professional Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Process Definition Documents (PDDs), and contribute to Solution Design Documents (SDDs)

The expected compensation range for this position is $86,000-118,250. This range includes base pay and target variable pay. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. This range reflects the expected full compensation range for the role; most offers will fall within the range and not at the maximum in order to allow for future growth.

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Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.