Senior Business Analyst

Job Description

<p><strong>Job Title: Senior Business Analyst</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Montreal, QC (Onsite - 4 days/week)</p><p> <strong>Duration:</strong> Star from 6+ Month possibility of extension</p><p> <strong>Language Requirement:</strong> Bilingual (English & French)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Senior Business Analyst</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Facilitate workshops with various business units for requirement elicitation, process mapping, and gap analysis.</li><li>Develop and maintain documentation including requirements traceability, process models (BPMN, UML), and RFP content.</li><li>Support vendor selection and qualification, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategy.</li><li>Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and assist with system configuration and testing as needed.</li><li>Engage stakeholders effectively, both internal and external, and lead meetings with large audiences.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiables)</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Business Analysis Expertise:</strong> </li></ol><ul><li>Prioritization, requirement traceability, process modeling (BPMN, UML).</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Strategic Alignment & Vendor Selection:</strong> </li></ol><ul><li>Experience building RFPs, evaluating vendor alignment with organizational goals.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement & Soft Skills:</strong> </li></ol><ul><li>Strong facilitation skills, autonomy, ability to lead workshops and meetings confidently.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Proficiency in <strong>Microsoft Office Suite</strong>.</li><li>Familiarity with project management tools (Planner, MS Project, other PPM solutions).</li><li>Experience with diagramming tools (Visio or similar).</li><li><strong>CBAP certification</strong> is an asset.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li><strong>10+ years</strong> as a Business Analyst with end-to-end project lifecycle experience.</li><li>Strong documentation and communication skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Day-to-Day Activities</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct workshops for requirements gathering and process mapping.</li><li>Perform gap analysis and coordinate UAT.</li><li>Prepare and manage project documentation.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors throughout the project.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Interview Process</strong></p><ul><li><strong>1-2 rounds</strong> focusing on technical expertise, soft skills, and past experience.</li></ul><p></p>