To strengthen our IT Business Relationship Management team we are seeking to hire a Senior Business Analyst to supports all corporate functions with their IT business needs. You are responsible for the management of the business requirements for demands and projects and are in a frequent contact with the stakeholders. Be part of a team that ensures the lights stay on and the future of energy is greener and more efficient. This role is to be based in Olten.
 
Your main responsibilities

• Leading stakeholder interviews and workshops to elicit and prioritize clear and aligned business requirements for both demands and projects
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and communicate business needs
• Creating detailed business requirements documentation, such as functional specifications, user stories, use-cases and business processes mapping
• Working closely with architects to propose solutions for business requirements, ideas and problems in line with target architecture and roadmap
• Acting as focal point on business requirements specifications during design, build and test phases, as well as managing business requirements throughout the project lifecycle 
• Assisting in quality assurance and testing processes as a key reviewer
• Foster a collaborative and goal-oriented environment, contributing to the overall success of IT projects and initiatives within Alpiq

 
Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent certification in Information Systems, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in relevant fields, such as Certification in Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA-AAC) are highly regarded.
• At least 5 years of relevant business analysis experience demonstrating a track record of managing complex projects and driving significant process improvements 
• Cross functional understanding of processes and background of IT business systems (ERP's preferable SAP, HRIS, etc.)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze and interpret data for decision-making.
• Proficiency in English, knowledge of German, French or Italian is an advantage.