ERP Business Analyst
Hybrid in Seattle, WA
6+ Months Contract
Job Description: Business Analyst
Position Summary:
The Business Analyst will lead the effort to define, document, and refine business requirements for the implementation of a construction project management tool. This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and technical teams to align system functionality with business needs, ensuring that the solution delivers measurable value to the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with business units to identify and document functional and non-functional requirements for the ERP system.
- Process Analysis: Analyze current business processes, workflows, and pain points; propose process improvements and map to ERP functionality.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the liaison between business users and technical teams, facilitating clear communication and mutual understanding.
- Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation, including requirements, process flows, training materials, and system guides.
- These activities would be expected with extension in role/timeline:
- Solution Design: Partner with consultants to ensure the system configuration aligns with business requirements and strategic objectives.
- Testing & Validation: Develop test cases, coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), and validate that the ERP system meets defined requirements.
- Change Management: Assist in training, communication, and adoption strategies to ensure a smooth transition to the new ERP system.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks or challenges and propose mitigation strategies throughout the implementation lifecycle.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in business analysis, preferably in ERP or other complex implementation projects (e.g., ProCore, Autodesk, PlanView, etc.).
- Strong understanding of enterprise processes in areas such as project management, finance, supply chain, or operations.
- Proficiency in business process modeling tools and techniques (e.g., Visio).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., DevOps, SmartSheets).
Preferred:
- Experience with ERP implementation lifecycle phases (planning, deployment, post-go-live support).
- Certifications such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional).
- This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional passionate about leveraging technology to enhance organizational processes and drive strategic value.
- Construction or similar industry experience