Senior System Analyst

A senior techno-functional analyst bridges the gap between business needs and technical solutions, translating high-level requirements into detailed specifications for IT projects. This role demands a unique combination of business acumen and technical expertise to define, guide, and implement effective reporting and BI solutions across diverse business areas, such as sales, purchasing, manufacturing, finance and more., * Partner with business leaders to understand strategic goals, pain points and process gaps

• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand business requirements and act as a trusted advisor, presenting solution options, trade-offs and feasibility assignments
• Translate the business needs into clear, testable functional specifications and technical requirements
• Drive end-to-end solutioning from discovery through delivery support
• Leading or participating in projects, managing tasks, timelines, and deliverables, status reporting and ensuring projects stay on track (scope, cost and schedule)
• Work closely with developers, architects and other members of the DevOps organization to ensure solution alignment
• Analyzing existing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and developing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Participating in system testing, ensuring the solution meets business requirements, and supporting the implementation process
• Execute complex queries and adhoc BI reports to analyze source data and validate reporting accuracy and consistency
• Creating and maintaining documentation, developing training materials, and providing user training to ensure effective solution adoption
• Providing strategic input on IT initiatives and contributing to the overall technology roadmap
• Document lessons learned throughout the implementation process to aid future planning and execution
• Lead /Support rapid prototyping and iterative design for reporting and analytical initiatives
• Leverage AI tools for documentation acceleration, US ideation and solution exploration

The ideal candidate will possess a strong grasp of reporting and BI-related technologies, demonstrate the ability to execute moderate to complex data queries, and thrive in a collaborative environment, engaging stakeholders at all organizational levels. Key responsibilities include analyzing business requirements, integrating, testing, delivering and supporting robust Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse solutions, and identifying opportunities to leverage data for improved decision-making and enhanced business performance., * Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task effectively, prioritize client needs and work independently and proactively with minimal supervision

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders
• Must possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic and focus on solutions
• Must be a Team player, capable of working in a fast-paced, distributed team environment with multiple and/or remote teams
• Proven ability to identify and resolve requirement gaps by working with project management team and business SME’s/executives
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions
• Ability to manage projects, timelines, and resources effectively, * Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent), in Engineering or information technology related field
• Minimum of 8-10 years in IT, Business Intelligence (BI), or Data Warehouse roles; prior experience as a BI Analyst or Data Analyst is preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing business environment, preferably in the automotive industry, is a plus
• Proficiency with data visualization and Business Intelligence (BI) tools like Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView. SAP Analytics cloud experience will be a big plus
• Exposure working in a landscape with SAP products including SAP BI tools is preferred
• Must have an extensive knowledge of data warehouse and datamart concepts
• Experience developing adhoc reports and performing complex data analysis within BI tools
• Strong Knowledge of SharePoint or comparable collaboration platforms, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Experience in creating technical and business documents, developing training materials and conducting end-user training
• Demonstrable experience in business process mapping and optimization
• Certifications in relevant areas like CBAP, PMI-PBA is preferred