Business analyst-product owner job description

Current is seeking a Product Owner to join our progressive and dynamic fast-paced enterprise and mobile applications team. These are exciting times - our industry and user expectations are changing and so are we! We are developing the next generation of world class Internet of Things (IoT) connected lighting and building automation controls and applications. This is a hands-on product owner/business analyst role that will directly contribute to the development of requirements in the form of epics and user stories of our cutting edge cloud-connected IoT applications and offerings with the latest tools. You will be part of our fast-growing innovative technology design center located in Round Rock, TX, a hi-tech hub north of Austin or Cleveland, Ohio.

We are looking for a talented and creative problem solver. You will be involved in the complete software development life cycle, seeing your epics and user stories into a finished product in a hybrid agile environment. This will require a high degree of collaboration between highly-talented, cross-functional and geographically-dispersed development teams. You will work closely with industry-best product management team, developers and other design team members to present business and customer needs and help develop end-to-end solutions.
Essential Functions

Conduct voice of customers studies to understand and document user work flows and use cases.

Develop Epics and detailed user stories and work closely with development team members to help develop end to end enterprise lighting solutions

Be the bridge between development team members and the end customers, users and other stake holders

Develop marketing collaterals like product specs, training documentation, user manual, user acceptance tests (UAT), etc.

Assist with the preparation of wireframes and lead focus groups to validate concepts

Attend all scrum meetings including backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily standup, sprint review to answer all requirement questions and provide feedback on development artifacts and applications.

Perform UAT and support field trials.

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Serves as a liaison between a business area(s) and IT; has a detailed understanding of that business area's goals and objectives. This position works closely with the business partners to understand their business needs, help solution and add /prioritize them against the work backlog. The candidate will also collaborate with appropriate IT partners to resolve technical issues and incorporate into the existing work backlog.

More specifically this position is responsible for working with agile teams on backlog refinement, sprint planning, PI planning, and running daily stand-up meetings. This position consults in IT strategy and planning, workflow and process design, work estimation and product solution development. The IT BSA is a leader and plays a key role throughout the full application lifecycle for small and large data analytics initiatives.
Will act as the Agile Data Analytics Product Owner. Works with cross-functional Business teams to investigate, capture, analyze and document detailed stories that effectively translate business opportunities/problems into innovative and practical solutions.Lead requirements gathering sessions and/or workflow analysis in support of key business processes and associated IT solutions.Champion/promote the value of utilizing the data analytics platform.Translates business opportunities/problems into a compelling business case narrative that includes executive summary, project scope, objectives, benefits, cost estimate and risks in support of the project initiation through approval process.Assists in the preparation of testing strategy.Facilitates user acceptance testing and/or test coordination with business partners.Supports system integration and UAT testing.Develops project charters, project authorization forms and detailed project estimates.Performs and documents gap analysis.Works with business partners and 3rd party vendors to elicit requirements needed to support configuration of “Software as a Service” solutions.Identifies opportunities to improve current processes and acts as a champion for change.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
Candidate must be customer-centric with a demonstrated knowledge of IT development and support processes. In addition the candidate must possess initiative; analytical reasoning; and exceptional listening/oral/written communications skills. Candidate must be able to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization. Experience with the Microsoft Azure platform, Azure Data Warehouse and PowerBI and use of data analytics is a plus. Knowledge of Agile methodology, scrum practices and associated tools such as Jira, VSTS and/or other Agile applications is highly desired.Candidate must have strong software development lifecycle (e.g. agile, iterative, waterfall) experience with a focus on the agile methodology Product Owner role, requirements gathering and testing. A working knowledge of requirements and test quality management tools such as HP Quality Center is required. Very desirable candidates will bring prior utility experience and a consultancy model approach to the Business Solutions Analyst role on cross-functional teams implementing Software as a Service (SaaS) and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) solutions. Experience using data to inform the business and drive decision making is a plus Ability to manage competing priorities and a track record of following through on commitments.Ability to lead small high performing teams to deliver successful outcomes.Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes, and procedures.Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and application development methodologies; has participated in a large project.Candidate must be able to travel on short notice within Eversource service territory (CT, MA and NH).
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years' demonstrated application of Business Analysis skills;Prior experience in the utility industry is a plus.
Applicable Licenses & Certifications (desired not required):
IIBA Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) IIBA Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) IIBA Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC) IQBBA Certified Foundation Level Business Analyst (CFLBA) IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE)
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) SAFe POPM
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Vaccination Information:

Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource's HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.
Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

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Work you'll do

* Lead and document formal requirements, use cases, and user stories which ensure that the software solutions developed and tested are fit for purpose, meet business needs and are operationally sustainable
* Must be able to work alongside the product leadership to design, develop, and deploy large-scale enterprise operations
* Interact with existing leads to ensure adoption and good client experience
* Partner closely with team leadership and team members ensuring the successful delivery of business solutions to meet customer needs
* Provide quality assurance (QA) needs by helping to create and execute the roadmap through releases including leading the requirements and testing to stakeholder expectations
* Design and conduct training sessions and update training materials
* Keep abreast of business solutions and suggest new process improvements
* Work with stakeholders and SME's for product, process, and cross organizational business needs

The team

Deloitte Technology Services works at the forefront of technology development and processes to support and protect Deloitte around the world. In this truly global environment, we operate not in "what is" but rather "what can be" to help Deloitte deliver and connect with its clients, its communities, and one another in ways not previously conceived.

Qualifications

* 6+ years experience in technology industryfamiliarity with product and service management
* Minimum 3 years of experience in product development
* Consultative approach, including ability to provide strategy and vision to meet customer needs
* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize a varied workload with multiple stakeholders
* Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to deliver accordingly based on audience members including the C-Suite
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Information Technology, or related field of study

Other Qualifications:
* Scrum Master certification is a plus
* CBAP or CCBA certification is a plus
* Experience with SAFe methodology
* Prior experiences in same-level companies, e.g. "Big 4"

Our culture

At Deloitte Global people are valued and respected for who they are - with opportunities to bring their unique perspectives, talents and passions to business challenges. Our global workspace creates room for individuality and collaboration. Ours is an inclusive, supportive, connected culture with a focus on development, flexibility, and well-being. This culture makes Deloitte Global one of the most rewarding places to work, and to transform your career.

Professional development

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in investing in you, helping you identify and hone your unique strengths at every step of your career. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities, and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

Benefits

At Deloitte, we value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Our Total Rewards program reflects our continued commitment to lead from the front in everything we do-that's why we take pride in offering a comprehensive variety of programs and resources to support your health and well-being.

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