Waje Smart Solutions is an independent IT service provider offering a bouquet of managed IT services and software solutions. We are a technology driven company that has garnered extensive experience in providing the following information technology related services: Cloud aggregation & migration. Business intelligence & analytics. Business processes automation & outsourcing. Systems integration. Virtual CIO & Consultancy Services.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join the Business Transformation & Engagements team within the Digital & Innovations Department. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between business needs and digital solutions, driving organizational growth, operational efficiency, and innovation. The Business Analyst will play a critical role in identifying, conceptualizing, and prioritizing initiatives that align with the digital transformation strategy and roadmap. Reporting to the Business Development & Conceptualization Advisor, the successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners to deliver impactful results.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Opportunity Identification and Conceptualization
- Identify and document business needs across functions, conceptualizing feasible solutions to address business challenges.
- Develop a robust portfolio of digital opportunities through continuous identification, selection, refinement, and management, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Use methodologies like design thinking, value stream mapping, and other innovative approaches to conceptualize value-driven business themes and solutions.
- Challenge outdated business models and processes, recommending viable alternatives that drive efficiency and innovation.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Engagement
- Serve as the primary interface between business units and digital teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals.
- Facilitate envisioning sessions with stakeholders to define transformative initiatives and document actionable outcomes.
- Collaborate with technical teams to translate business requirements into functional specifications and ensure the delivery of value-adding solutions.
- Support and lead design thinking workshops to co-create innovative solutions.
Requirements Analysis and Value Propositions
- Engage stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze high-level business requirements.
- Develop comprehensive business requirement documents (BRDs), value cases, and other essential artifacts.
- Assess risks, feasibility, and strategic alignment of proposed solutions, creating compelling business cases to justify investments and secure approvals.
Portfolio and Funnel Management
- Maintain an evergreen funnel of digital opportunities, ensuring continuous maturation from ideation to execution.
- Support the prioritization of initiatives based on business impact, feasibility, and readiness, ensuring alignment with the digital transformation roadmap.
- Collaborate with the program management team to ensure seamless transition and timely delivery of initiatives.
Process Optimization and Reporting
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, proposing and implementing innovative solutions that enhance workflows.
- Maintain accurate documentation of requirements, processes, and solutions, ensuring knowledge transfer and alignment across teams.
- Prepare and deliver progress reports on funnel health, initiative conceptualization, and overall project outcomes.
Key Deliverables
- Comprehensive envisioning session reports.
- Clear and detailed documentation of requirements, processes, workflows, and solutions.
- Value propositions and business cases for prioritized initiatives.
- Progress reports on funnel health and initiative development.
- An optimized digital initiatives roadmap aligned with organizational objectives.
Key Qualifications
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CBAP®, PMI-PBA®, or equivalent are highly desirable.
Experience
- 8 to 10 years of post-graduation experience, with at least 5 years in a similar role within an IT or digital transformation environment, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry.
- Proven track record of delivering impactful business solutions in complex organizational settings.
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align digital initiatives with organizational objectives.
- Analytical Skills: Expertise in analyzing data, processes, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Design Thinking: Familiarity with design thinking principles and methodologies.
- Technical Aptitude: Understanding of digital technologies such as cloud computing, data analytics, and AI.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Portfolio & Funnel Management: Experience managing initiative portfolios and ensuring effective funnel progression.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Process Improvement: Skilled in identifying inefficiencies and implementing innovative solutions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number and quality index of identified digital opportunities.
- Value delivered from deployed solutions.
- Time to opportunity maturation and movement through stage gates.
- Customer satisfaction and engagement index improvements.
- Number of refined initiatives with credible value statements and sponsor alignment.
- Volume and impact of launched digital initiatives.
- Progress and health of the digital initiatives funnel.
Method of Application
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