Senior Business Analyst

at  Vail Resorts Corporate

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Senior Digital Business Analyst to play a key role on our Digital Team in enabling Vail Resorts to support our best in class data-driven digital experience. This position will support the Marketing Digital Experience organization in a highly collaborative environment working closely with Product Owners, Project Managers, Developers, and Quality Assurance specialists to determine what experiences have the maximum impact and drive business metrics.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who excels in several key areas: Requirements gathering and validation, building and managing partner relationships, digital testing platforms and tools, and software development life cycle. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Digital Business Analysis.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Elicit and Document Business Requirements: Gather, refine, and document detailed business requirements to inform design and development.
• Facilitate System Enhancements: Define and document new system capabilities and enhancements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility.
• Primary Liaison Between Teams: Act as the primary point of contact between Marketing Digital Experience teams and Digital development team, ensuring seamless communication and alignment on complex projects.
• Lead Data-Driven Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve challenges in a data-driven environment by leveraging metrics, analytics tools, and stakeholder insights.
• Foster Cross-Functional Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, ensuring consistent alignment with internal technology teams throughout project lifecycles
• Collaborate with Product Owners: Partner with product owners to define, refine, and document business requirements, ensuring they align with the overall strategic goals.
• Manage Ambiguity and Complexity: Guide project teams through ambiguity, breaking down complex problems into functional, actionable requirements.
• Support Agile Delivery Processes: Actively contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and other Agile ceremonies to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Conduct Stakeholder Workshops: Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plan