IT Applications Analyst, Business Analyst

What can you expect in an IT Applications Analyst, BA role with Task Us:

Think of yourself as someone who works closely with Senior Applications Analysts and upper management to make sure that the scope and direction of each project is on schedule, as well as other departments for support and requirements analysis for our Ridiculously Awesome applications!

Imagine yourself going to work with one thing on your mind: day to day planning, research, and documentation of all aspects of a specific project.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Lead the team in analyzing project requirements - includes scoping, setting up discovery meetings, and work estimation.
- Understand the Business Process/Function to determine and propose the needed solution for the project.
- Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Develop a detailed project plan to track progress of each project.
- Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
- Report and escalate to management as needed.
- Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation - includes Business Requirements Documents and project status.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; and participating in professional societies.

Required Qualifications:

- 5+ years of proven working experience as a Systems Analyst in the IT industry - specifically in software development.
- With technical background and working knowledge (or hands-on experience) on software development specializing in web apps, browser extensions, mobile and data analytics - includes experience with Agile (and waterfall) methodologies.
- Solid experience with BPO frontline processes and workflows (i.e. content moderation, hybrid customer support, back office processing, operational KPIs, etc.).
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid project management and organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office or G Suite, and MS Project or similar software.
- Working knowledge of JIRA, Smartsheet and Visual Studio is a plus.

- Experience with other SaaS applications (like Oracle, Salesforce, Concur, Docebo) and ITSM (like Service Now) and Lean/6 Sigma experience/credentials preferred. If you have experience in delivery of Enterprise Applications in compliance with ISO 27001, that’s nice to have.
- Knowledge with ETL Processes/Data Analysis are good to have.

Education / Certifications:

- Bachelor's/College Degree in Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication), Computer Science/Information Technology, or equivalent.

Work Location / Work Schedule / Travel:

- Chennai (5 days
-Onsite)
- Rotating/ Shifting
- Amenable to start ASAP or in 30 days