Business Analyst

Role Summary

The Business Analyst (BA) is responsible for the requirements analysis of business process related data and it’s integration between systems. The BA works closely together with the PM, process owners software architects and developers in the build phase of a software solution. For Magna this role requires a strong analytical skillset to be able to work on the business requirements together with our cross-functional business ensuring consistency with the Magna Global IT strategy, commitments and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop statement of requirements together with functional teams to understand the business need for software solutions.
• Articulation of these requirements related to IT Systems, data and data management (integration), data warehousing, reporting, analytics and related.
• Analyze, evaluate and visualize processes and data.
• Work closely together with business departments as well as Global IT departments like enterprise architecture, IT Infrastructure or IT Solutions, Software architecture and development.
• Supports the project manager in the design and execution phase of projects in the communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supports quality assurance in projects.
• Bring in ideas to optimize processes for data solutions and services.

Knowledge and Education

• Completion of a degree in Computer Science – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Certification in this area like IIBA-CBDA is an asset.
   

Work Experience

• Basic experience in the area of software application administration or data administration.
• Experience in business analysis as part of IT projects is an asset but not precondition.
• Experience with technologies like MS SQL based web applications, MS Azure, MS PowerBI is an asset.
• Basic experience of working as part of project teams.
   

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent MS Office knowledge.
• Basic Understanding of IT Infrastructure, network, databases, web applications.
• Basic SQL Skills
• Basic Understanding of data integration within application frameworks.
• Profound English communication skills, Solid German communication skills are an asset.
• “Hands-on” mentality 
• Functional understanding of processes
• Planning, organizing and delegation
• Communication skills.
• Teamwork.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, decision making.
• Negotiation skills and political acuity to ensure that conflicts project and stakeholder requirements are managed to ensure a successful outcome.
• Adaptability, Stress tolerance.
   

Additional Information

For dedicated and motivated employees, we offer an interesting and diversified job within a dynamic team together with the individual and functional development in a professional environment of a global acting business. Fair treatment and a sense of responsibility towards employees are the principle of the Magna culture. We strive to offer an inspiring and motivating work environment.
Regular overnight travel 10-25% of the time. 

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

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