The role of the IT ERP Business Analyst is to ensure the success of IT Financial projects by bridging the gap between Business Finance needs and technological solutions. This involves collaboration with various stakeholders to define the vision and roadmap for the product, translating these into actionable tasks for the development team, and ensuring secure and efficient Financial system development, implementation and maintenance to bring best-in-practice solutions to the corporate financial systems.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Understand the value flow of the functional process, existing data flow and interaction with boundary systems
Act Independently on the core ERP systems and boundary systems to synchronize the process and data elements and work with all SME's to align and achieve overall deliverable goals
Play a key role in documentation of existing Wheels business process wherever required and work with IT team in building the documentation of current IT systems and technical components to help global ERP future state deliverables
Work closely with ERP Managers, Program and Project Managers and integration partners and own key deliverables as part of the ERP project initiatives such as conversions, integration, and process standardization
Participate in Financial/ERP systems implementation road map and deliverables, play a key role in coordinating with IT, Business SME's and system integrators in delivering cross systems project objectives as part of the ERP implementation program milestones
Support the functional community, providing knowledge, expertise and best practices
Developing a thorough understanding of business and financial processes, business/financial requirements, and solution design
Assist in the implementation of IT solutions and providing technical guidance
Participate in developing user manuals and documentation to support new systems
Serve as a liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
Facilitate clear and effective communication to ensure alignment across all parties
Reporting status, issues, risks, and impediments to Project Leadership
Collaborating with Business Process Management to support the collection of information for creating "as is" and "to be" processes
Support business requirements clarification, solution alternatives, and building competency in Oracle Cloud solution functionality
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no leadership responsibilities
COMPETENCIES - SKILLS
Oracle cloud ERP architecture and processes is a huge plus
Supporting business requirements clarification, solution alternatives, and building competency in Oracle Cloud solution functionality
Collaborate with Product Management, Business Stakeholders, and SMEs to define the vision and roadmap for the product
Translate business needs into technical specifications, well-defined requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Participate in designing IT solutions that align with business objectives and requirements, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and sustainability
Contribute to the development of project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and milestones
Coordinate with team members to ensure all aspects of the project are covered
Follow and utilize agile project lifecycle techniques, specifically Scrum, the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology or hybrid approach Actively participate and lead project events
Prioritize and maintain product and team backlogs, balancing stakeholder requirements
Balance the requirements of stakeholders while prioritizing and maintaining product backlogs
Partner with Product Manager, UX Designers and Business SMEs to create business cases showing the cost and value of product features
Apply broad knowledge to identify and resolve core problems, considering the impact of enterprise-wide solutions
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Four or more years in business analysis involving process design, software modification/development environment, with significant emphasis on Systems, Applications, Database and Architecture
Experienced in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies for Project & Software Development
Desired - Certifications in Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework methodologies; Business Analyst Certifications
JOB SPECIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment: This position is in the Chicagoland area, IL and operates in professional office environment, with an opportunity to partially work remotely.
Positions Type/Standard Schedule: This position is full time, Monday - Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Travel: If working remotely, travel may be required during mandatory company events.
Physical Demands: The level and duration of physical exertion are that of a typical office environment where sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling are normally done.
DISCLAIMER
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.
Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.