Senior Business Analyst - Salesforce

SUMMARYWe are seeking a Senior Business Analyst Consultant with Salesforce experience who will be responsible for eliciting business needs, specifying user stories/use cases, modeling processes, evaluating system impacts, performing detailed analysis, prioritizing business requests, and partnering with the project team to ensure the successful delivery of new system capabilities, enhancements, and fixes in support of various enterprise applications.ESSENTIAL DUTIES70%Work with constituents across the organization to understand current processes, systems, and opportunities.Capture requirements for new processes, systems, user interfaces, and user experiences through various methods, including but not limited to requirements gathering sessions, interviews, surveys, and workshops.Collaborate with vendor partners and internal team members to communicate needs and requirements and determine appropriate solutions.Advise on best practices.Document current and future state in various forms including: Functional requirementsUser storiesWireframesInterface designsWorkflowsSwim-lane diagramsPresentationsPrepare documentation for appropriate audiences including C-Level executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams.20% Collaborate with IT Development teams (onshore/offshore) and QA to ensure appropriate and adequate system testing is performed.Facilitate, coordinate, and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT).5% Provide guidance, review work, and provide feedback to other team members.5% Perform other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Experience capturing and documenting B2B customer-centric requirements, with a focus on minimizing customer pain points and providing visibility into operational data.Ability to perform analysis and design using various methods, including: Business requirementsFunctional specificationsUser stories/acceptance criteriaUse casesSwim lanes and process flowsAS-IS / TO-BE diagramsMock-ups/wireframesUnderstanding of best practices for Digital User Interface design and User Experience.Experience visually modeling requirements using various tools.Experience with SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.Experience with Jira.Experience documenting requirements for integrations between enterprise systems.Strong experience in business process design and workflow analysis.Strong knowledge and execution of IT standards, policies, and procedures.Knowledge of Information Security practices.Knowledge of Project Management methodologies and tools.Experience working with multiple data sources and ERPs.Experience in the Manufacturing Industry is a plus.Google Suite and Lucid Charts knowledge is a plus.Experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud and Experience Cloud is a plus.LEVEL-BASED COMPETENCIES Strong ability to influence and drive cross-functional decisions and initiatives.Very strong drive for results.Very strong conceptual and forward-thinking ability.Strong estimating skills.Strong ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.Strong ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.Very strong prioritization skills.Very strong analysis and problem-solving skills.Strong adaptability.Good vendor management skills.Very strong verbal and written communication skills.Strong decision-making skills.Strong collaboration skills.Very strong customer focus and client interface skills.Initiates self-action.Strong business acumen.Strong skills in building working relationships.Good stress tolerance skills.Strong planning, organizing, and follow-up skills.Strong attention to detail.Strong time management skills.Strong meeting facilitation skills.Strong relationship management skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, quickly build credibility, and establish strong working relationships.EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business (with IT focus), or related majors and/or a proven track record of work experience in the areas described above.5+ years of experience in systems analysis and design with a proven record of successful medium to large-scale project implementations, preferably within enterprise Business-to-Business durable goods, construction, building materials, or manufacturing environments.Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or similar certification is a plus.DIMENSIONS Direct Reports: 0Indirect Reports: 0Budget Responsibility: NoTravel Requirements: 10%