Senior Enterprise Portfolio Business Analyst
Who we are:
Who you are:
You are a skilled Senior Enterprise Portfolio Business Analyst, you will lead the partnership with business units to define strategy, proactively uncover significant opportunities, and tackle highly complex problems, architecting and delivering solutions that yield substantial business value. If you love technology, are passionate about creating scaleable software, SDKs and APIs and are keen on contributing to open source projects - we would love to hear from you.
What you'll do:
The Senior Enterprise Portfolio Business Analyst will be responsible for defining, analyzing and documenting user requirements, procedures, problems and leading joint design efforts to offer a new solution or value proposition to customers, automate processing or to improve existing business processes and associated information systems requiring high degrees of functional integration. This position will work with business units, learn their business, understand their requirements and support the definition of provided technical solutions to meet and support those requirements.
How you'll make an impact:
- Lead the definition and scoping of large, complex, or cross-functional programs and initiatives, ensuring strong alignment with overarching business strategy.
- Independently manage the elicitation, analysis, and synthesis of complex business needs from diverse stakeholder groups, including senior leadership.
- Architect and document comprehensive requirements (strategic epics, detailed features, user stories, complex use cases) for major system implementations or process transformations.
- Develop and refine sophisticated analysis artifacts like advanced business process models, data flow diagrams, and system context diagrams.
- Oversee requirements validation and traceability, ensuring robust sign-off and managing complex scope changes effectively.
- Facilitate complex workshops and stakeholder negotiation sessions to achieve consensus on challenging topics. Play a lead role in collaborating with architects and technical leads to design innovative and scalable solutions for complex problems.
- Critically evaluate proposed technical solutions against business objectives and long-term strategy.
- Develop comprehensive test strategies and oversee the creation and execution of complex test scenarios.
- Provide expert support and guidance during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for major releases or systems. Lead in-depth analysis of end-to-end, cross-functional business processes, identifying significant opportunities for transformation and optimization.
- Design and champion major process improvement initiatives, leveraging advanced methodologies and driving quantifiable results.
- Contribute thought leadership to process improvement frameworks and communities of practice.
- Act as a primary strategic advisor to senior leaders within assigned business units, deeply understanding their strategic roadmap and challenges.
- Proactively identify and articulate high-impact strategic opportunities and present compelling business cases to senior management.
- Develop and manage complex stakeholder communication plans, navigating politically sensitive situations with diplomacy.
- Lead the development and maintenance of strategic BA knowledge repositories for key business domains.
- Actively research and champion the strategic application of advanced data analysis techniques and AI technologies to create competitive advantages.
- Lead the definition and execution of AI pilot projects and contribute significantly to AI strategy and governance where applicable.
- Take a lead role in defining, refining, and promoting Business Analysis standards, methodologies, tools, and best practices across the team/organization.
- Mentor and guide junior Business Analysts, providing coaching, constructive feedback, and support in their professional development.
- Lead internal training sessions or knowledge-sharing initiatives related to advanced BA practices or specific business/technical domains.
- Champion a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and analytical rigor within the BA community.
What you'll bring to the role:
- 5 - 8 years of progressive business analysis experience, demonstrating increasing responsibility and complexity in roles working with stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment.
- Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree specialization in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Commerce, or a related field. (Optional: Master's degree preferred).
- Strongly preferred Professional certification in Business Analysis (IIBA) (e.g., CBAP) or equivalent, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe® Agilist (SA), AI in Business Strategy Certification.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze highly complex situations, synthesize diverse information, formulate strategic insights, and influence strategic direction.
- Proven ability to tackle ambiguous, complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and make sound judgments under pressure.
- Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills; ability to tailor communication to senior executives and effectively influence outcomes and negotiate consensus.
- Proven ability to guide, mentor, and develop junior team members; experience leading project workstreams or initiatives.
- Deep expertise in various process analysis, modeling, and re-engineering methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) with a track record of driving significant improvements.
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis, interpretation, and visualization; ability to translate data into actionable business insights. Experience with relevant analytics tools.
- Strong understanding of AI concepts and demonstrable ability to identify and articulate strategic AI use cases and their business value.
- Comprehensive understanding of system architecture concepts, data modeling, and integration patterns.
- Expertise in producing high-quality documentation for complex systems. Mastery of Google Suite/equivalent; proficiency with advanced BA tool suites.
- Advanced background in IS Analysis and Design, applying architectural and systems thinking to large or cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven track record of leading collaboration with technical teams, resolving conflicts, and influencing solution design across multiple platforms.
- Expertise in modeling complex systems and business processes, mentoring others on modeling standards and ensuring solution clarity.
- Deep expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and BABOK principles, with the ability to adapt and tailor approaches for complex situations.
- Exceptional ability to build rapport, manage complex relationships, and navigate organizational dynamics across all levels, including senior and executive leadership.
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
- A valid passport is required for potential international travel.
Why job seekers choose Geotab:
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
How we work:
Apply for this job
*
indicates a required field