Senior Business Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Business Analyst

Location: Montreal, QC (Onsite - 4 days/week)

Duration: Star from 6+ Month possibility of extension

Language Requirement: Bilingual (English & French)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to lead the requirements gathering and process mapping for the replacement of Microsoft Project Online with a new project management solution. This role involves close collaboration with multiple business units, vendor selection, and ensuring strategic alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops with various business units for requirement elicitation, process mapping, and gap analysis.
• Develop and maintain documentation including requirements traceability, process models (BPMN, UML), and RFP content.
• Support vendor selection and qualification, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategy.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and assist with system configuration and testing as needed.
• Engage stakeholders effectively, both internal and external, and lead meetings with large audiences.

Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiables)

1. Business Analysis Expertise:

• Prioritization, requirement traceability, process modeling (BPMN, UML).

1. Strategic Alignment & Vendor Selection:

• Experience building RFPs, evaluating vendor alignment with organizational goals.

1. Stakeholder Engagement & Soft Skills:

• Strong facilitation skills, autonomy, ability to lead workshops and meetings confidently.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with project management tools (Planner, MS Project, other PPM solutions).
• Experience with diagramming tools (Visio or similar).
• CBAP certification is an asset.

Experience Required

• 10+ years as a Business Analyst with end-to-end project lifecycle experience.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Conduct workshops for requirements gathering and process mapping.
• Perform gap analysis and coordinate UAT.
• Prepare and manage project documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors throughout the project.

Interview Process

• 1-2 rounds focusing on technical expertise, soft skills, and past experience.