Chief Business Analyst

BI Analysis, BI and Big data, SQL, Business analysis activities planning

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Chief Business Analyst to lead our team in harnessing the power of business intelligence tools to deliver impactful data-driven results.

The ideal candidate will be pivotal in translating complex business requirements into strategic objectives, providing direction to stakeholders, defining high-level deliverables, and ensuring the overall alignment of goals with business strategies.

Responsibilities

Lead collaboration with the product owner and senior management to deeply understand business strategies, long-term objectives and user needs, serving as a strategic advisor and the primary product SME for the development team
Define high-level MVPs and outline strategic roadmaps for delivering continuous value using epics and features
Independently create and refine user stories based on complex and often ambiguous feature definitions
Develop and communicate technical and system integration strategies, tracking interdepartmental dependencies and ensuring organizational coherence
Lead the QA and development teams in devising comprehensive test strategies and plans based on acceptance criteria, with an overview on risk assessment
Oversee and guide the delivery and implementation of features and capabilities, ensuring firm alignment with business strategies and user expectations
Conduct high-level investigation and troubleshooting of production issues, resolution, or escalation management as necessary
Drive impact analysis to aid in strategic prioritization and expedite the definition and refinement of features and user stories across multiple projects
Monitor, measure, and report the success of products and processes ensuring they meet comprehensive compliance and risk policies
Mentor junior business analysts in best practices, troubleshooting and effective communication

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Business Analysis
2+ years of leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and projects
Proven experience in developing, maintaining, and overseeing the use of BI tools such as Tableau and Power BI
Advanced proficiency in writing and reviewing SQL queries and overseeing others in this capacity
Deep familiarity with Salesforce integrations, administrative settings, and Power BI strategic deployment
Expertise in creating, maintaining, and comprehensively sharing complex business flow diagrams across the organization
Advanced troubleshooting skills with the capability to lead investigations, resolve complex issues, or escalate problems with strategic implications
Comprehensive understanding of risk management, compliance policies, and procedures related to sophisticated business processes
Fluent English language skills at B2+ proficiency level

Nice to have

Demonstrated experience in building and leading teams that maintain performance measures in Tableau
Background in supporting legacy and Cloud BI environments

Benefits

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn