Business Analyst

Job description

3120272
City

Livingston
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Grid Solutions
Function

Digital Technology
Country/Territory

United Kingdom
Postal Code

EH54 6BX
Role Summary/Purpose

The Business Analyst is a vital link to our business objectives by supporting and ensuring the successful completion of analytical, building and testing tasks of our software product’s features. They will use domain and business process expertise to elicit requirements from project stakeholders and convey these requirements to the Product Development Team.
Essential Responsibilities

The business analyst supports the translation of functional and non-functional requirements into user stories and requirements that express the business needs of the customer into the product backlog for successful project delivery. They will ensure that technical requirements for upcoming development are understood and elaborated in such a way, that the delivery team can commit to delivery with high confidence - and ensure that the delivered product meets customer expectations.

·  Capture the voice of the customer to drive business process definitions and product needs.

·  Build a deep understanding of our customers and industry to ensure we build engaging products that meet those needs

·  Participate in workshops and customer visits to fully understand business needs

·  Own and develop relationships with other areas of the business, such as Product Management and User Experience, working with them to ensure we deliver a solution that aligns with the product design and vision

·  Elaborate those business needs such that they can be understood by the Product Development teams and stakeholders alike.

·  Generate agreement and approval of requirements across all stakeholders, including scope and priorities

·  Ensure the delivered solution meets the expected goals by performing user testing that represents customer use

·  Own and deliver product demonstrations to stakeholders

·  Support the business on key customer bids, projects, user forums and issue resolutions.

·  Constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve monitoring, discover issues and deliver better value to the customer
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science or related degree from an accredited institution or equivalent knowledge & experience

·  Relevant or proven experience in a BA role or equivalent knowledge or experience

·  An understanding of best practice business analysis methods and tools

·  Strong problem solving abilities

·  Experience working with Agile software development methodologies (Kanban, Scrum, XP)

·  Able to work under minimal supervision

·  High energy, results driven person with strong interpersonal skills

·  Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity

·  Able to work well with global teams, including time-zone flexibility

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working
Desired Characteristics

An understanding of Power Systems or experience of the Electrical Utility industry would be beneficial but not essential

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About Us

GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain expertise that helps customers deliver electricity from a wide spectrum of fuel sources. We are transforming the electricity industry with the digital power plant, the world’s largest & most efficient gas turbine, full balance of plant solutions and our data-leveraging software. Our innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power and water more affordable, reliable, accessible and sustainable.

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