Job Description :
PlanIT Group is searching for a Project Manager / Business Analyst to serve as the functional expert to our clients Application Engineering team, working closely with our local development and offshore teams. S / He will provide analytical support in the conceptualization, development, and implementation of complex system projects. This person will also assist in the execution of the product roadmap through activities like requirements definition, testing, release management and product feature documentation / training.
Project Duties :
- Document project requirements, assist in creating process and technology solutions, create User Stories, handle UAT, and perform analysis on multiple problems
- Operate between the business and technology to ensure all parties are satisfied with the outcome
- Assist with maturing Agile Scrum environment across all platforms
- Facilitate backlog grooming sessions and scrum meetings
Requirements :
Strong leadership skills with self-starter capabilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPositive demeanor, passion, and strong work ethic with high level of integrityStrong analytical skills and the ability to problem solve is a mustHigh aptitude to quickly assimilate technical concepts and new technologyStrong customer focus, including ability to think in terms of customer experienceUnderstand Software Development Life Cycle conceptsUnderstand Project Management MethodologyMust be extremely organized, detail-oriented, meticulous, and responsibleShould have methodical & creative thought processesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical details in everyday terms to senior leaders and business partnersUnderstand Agile Scrum methodologyEssential Responsibilities :
Facilitate discussions to elicit functional and technical requirements from stakeholdersFacilitate / perform backlog grooming sessions and scrum meetingsEngage with business users at different levels to understand business needs, analyze, document their requirementsUnderstand and explain systems features and benefits of the product line as it relates to customer needsWork with developers to supplement requirement definition in consideration of technology constraintsAct as the subject matter expert to clarify developer inquiries during the development phase and provide on-going expertise to the business stakeholderCreate release notes in coordination with the development teamFormalize product feature documentation there by creating EPICs, Features, and User Stories in Azure DevOps (ADO)Influences business process improvements / product roadmapAssists Engineers in debugging / troubleshooting issues involving data or the accuracy of data, in day-to-day work and production support scenariosResearches external systems as needed to reverse engineer or understand their function through data extraction and validationKnowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities :
The ability to work independently and within a team to identify objectives for the projectExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPossess a hybrid of technical and soft skillsShould have methodical & creative thought processesRequires a unique combination of business acumen, technical expertise, leadership, and communicationsExcellent analytical and synthesis skillsProven working experience in project managementProcesses and Methodologies
Solid understanding of Scrum Agile key principles and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Business Analysis Core Standard : the core and most fundamental practices of business analysis as described by the International institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)Backlog Grooming PracticesScrum Master CeremoniesEducation and / or Experience :
5 years of experience in a Business Systems Analyst, Business Analyst, or Systems Analyst role2 year with Salesforce technology a plusStrong experience in a software development environmentComprehensive knowledge of Agile / Scrum and project management toolsProven experience with use case diagrams and process flow creationExceptional written and verbal communications skills are a must as documentation and discussion facilitation are a core part of the roleExperience successfully working in a fast-paced, change-oriented environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience managing multiple projects and demands with various priorities and deadlinesExperience in product support in a professional setting strongly preferredExperience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft products, and ServiceNowBachelor's Degree in appropriate field of studyTools :
Microsoft Project , Azure DevOps / TFS, MS Teams, SQL Server, Power BI
