Business Analyst

at  MENA Consultant

Location: Riyadh, KSA.
Years of Experience: 8-10 years.
Project Duration: 6 months.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Starting Date: as soon as possible.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst with 8-10 years of expertise in business analysis, ideally within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and project objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive business requirements, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality solutions.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience:
• 8-10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Skills:
• Strong expertise in gathering, documenting, and analyzing business and functional requirements.
• Proven experience translating business needs into clear and actionable functional specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and analyze complex issues.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a history of working with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in using project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) and familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and technical concepts.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) are a plus.

• Requirements Gathering & Documentation:
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand, gather, and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications for technical teams.
• Create comprehensive business analysis documentation including process maps, business cases, and requirement traceability matrices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Partner with Product Owners, project managers, developers, and other departments to ensure alignment and shared understanding of project goals.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather insights, address challenges, and ensure stakeholder expectations are met.
• Analysis & Problem Solving:
• Analyze complex business problems, propose solutions, and develop business cases to support decision-making.
• Review and evaluate processes to recommend improvements and innovative approaches to meet business objectives.
• Project Support:
• Provide ongoing support during the implementation of projects by clarifying requirements, assisting with testing, and ensuring alignment with specifications.
• Track progress, identify risks, and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Agile & SDLC Support:
• Work within Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) to support iterative development and testing.
• Provide input during sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure business requirements are addressed.
• Support the software development lifecycle (SDLC) by collaborating with developers and QA teams to ensure quality and functionality align with business needs.