What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst position at Brookfield Properties?
Location
Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300
Business
At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It’s why we’re integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn’t just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It’s about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It’s about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It’s about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it’s about bringing people together.
If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Business Analyst of IT (Information Technology) Strategy & Portfolio Management will be responsible for driving cross-functional special projects and initiatives, supporting our overall IT planning capability, and owning core processes to support the overall success of our IT department. The primary day-to-day focus of the role will be working collaboratively with cross-functional teams on initiative-based execution, driving process standardization and efficiencies, and supporting the establishment of project and portfolio governance best practices. An entrepreneurial, cross-functional attitude to team building and an adaptable approach to dealing with ambiguous work is key to success in this role.
Responsibilities
Lead the execution of special projects and initiatives across our IT programs
Clearly and actively communicate requirements, deliverables, timelines and budget status throughout program lifecycle
Ensure cross- functional alignment of milestones and timelines for successful deployment
Track schedules, update reports and communicate program status to key stakeholders throughout the corporate organization
Create clear, concise deliverables and business cases for program initiatives
Contribute to cross-functional work teams and foster close partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
Manage vendor expectations, RFP / RFI processes, and engage in vendor evaluations
Support core IT portfolio processes related to collaborative planning and tracking
Ensure end results are of the highest caliber with clearly articulated success measures and quantifiable benefits
Build and manage stakeholder relationships with business partners, users, vendors, customers, project team members and management leaders
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED Required
Bachelor’s degree in related area preferred
Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience in Business Analysis
Experience in a variety of technology-based projects or programs
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and effectively manage relationships with stakeholders, senior management and staff working independently or as part of a team
Working knowledge in project and budget management
Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead conversations and create stakeholder engagement with clients and colleagues across an organizational hierarchy
Strong demonstrated ability in PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project and other Microsoft tools to develop strategies, status reports, and initiative summaries
Comfort utilizing Agile and Lean methodologies to navigate a matrix organization effectively with solid influencing skills
Compensation
Salary type : Exempt
Pay Frequency : Bi-weekly
Annual Base Salary Range : $95,000 - $105,000
Annual Bonus : 15%
Benefit Information
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
401(k) Company matching
401(k) Vests on Day 1
Career development programs
Charitable donation matching
Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
Paid Volunteer Hours
Paid Parental Leave
Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options
Wellness and mental health resources
Pet insurance offering
Childcare Assistance
Commuter benefits
A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1100 properties and 395 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal : to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000
