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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Business Applications Analyst - **Company:** UKG Inc. - **Location:** Charleston, WV, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,100.0 - $165,450.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Asana, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Performance Monitor, Servicenow - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/8B8953A1BBF442D487EF0123BEBE0D57/job/ ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience in program management, business transformation, or strategic operations. * Proven track record for partnering with cross-functional teams and delivering significant business impact (e.g., Finance, Sales, Operations, Product Development, Customer Experience, Customer Success or Cloud), with a strong understanding of their KPIs and operational models. * Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams. * Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma) strongly preferred. * Experience with enterprise project management tools (e.g., Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet). Service Now SPM a plus. Success Metrics * Measurable improvements in operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability. * Positive stakeholder feedback and high adoption rates of new processes or systems. * Timely and on-budget delivery of transformation projects. ## Description We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Business Applications Analyst to drive and manage cross-functional transformation initiatives that align with our company's strategic objectives. This role requires a dynamic leader with a proven ability to transform business processes and functions through effective cross-functional teaming, rigorous program management, and exceptional communication. The ideal candidate will serve as a thought leader and change agent, driving innovation and operational excellence across the enterprise., * Thought Leadership: Recommend creative and innovative solutions to strategic business problems leveraging industry best practices and insights from the analysis of internal and external data. * Operational Improvements: Identify inefficiencies and lead efforts to streamline operations and improve productivity. * Strategic Initiative Execution: Partner with Business Leads to support the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead teams across departments (e.g., Sales, Finance, Operations, Product, Technology) to ensure seamless integration and execution of transformation efforts. * Program Management: Create project plans, manage timelines, budgets, risks, and resources, and ensure successful delivery of transformation projects. * Change Management: Design and implement change management strategies to support adoption and sustainability of new processes and technologies. * Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure transparency, alignment, and buy-in. * Performance Monitoring: Track metrics that will monitor the success of transformation initiatives; adjust strategies based on performance data. * Communication & Reporting: Prepare and deliver clear, concise updates to stakeholders and leadership. 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