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Senior Enterprise Portfolio Business Analyst
Oakville, Ontario - Canada
Who we are:
Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
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.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
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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:
At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to read our Privacy Notice. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
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