Job Description

Location: Johnston, IA Job Code: 792 # of openings: 1

Description

The primary responsibilities of this position are to oversee and be responsible for the overall direction, standards, and performance of the enterprise business analysts. Additionally, the role requires management of the fiscal activities of business analysts to support the overall goals and objectives of the organization through project work and requirements development. What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do:

• Manage projects to ensure that they are developed according to company and industry best practices \xe2\x80\x93 delivered on time and with the highest levels of quality.
• Drive projects toward identified milestone and final delivery dates \xe2\x80\x93 ensuring that the SHAZAM Project Lifecycle is followed, that proper documentation is generated and that the resources utilize proper processes.
• Establish and maintain best practices for eliciting, writing, communicating, and ensuring adherence to business requirements.
• Collaborate with product management during the Scoping phase of projects to assist in the planning and development of Stakeholder requirements (high level, detailed if needed).
• Provide support and guidance, as needed, to BAs to elicit system requirements from sponsors, users, stakeholders and subject-matter experts.
• Review milestone deliverables from business analysts and ensure they are met, or have necessary discussions to reestablish date.
• Provide business analyst schedule, availability, and capacity planning for project execution. Ensure team members capacity is within the organization\xe2\x80\x99s expectations.
• Document functional and non-functional requirements for enhancements to existing business processes and financial products, as well for development of new products.
• Represent business, customer and departmental interests in cross-functional meetings and projects during project execution.
• Ensure adequate development goals and training for department staff.
• Participate in collaboration between business units to create workflows and use-cases.
• Monitor budget for assigned area(s).

What we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in a business field or equivalent experience preferred.
• BA certification from professional bodies such as IIBA is beneficial but not essential.
• Minimum of 3 years of business analysis or product management or 2 years of technical writing, preferably in electronic financial services.
• Experience in managing staff schedules and workloads.
• Experience of eliciting business requirements is essential to this position.
• Data/information management, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Basic MS Office skills \xe2\x80\x93 MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint in particular.

Annual salary starting at $86,200 to 107,700*

• Actual compensation will be based upon factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

The Strength of SHAZAM SHAZAM\xe2\x80\x99s an independent company in the thriving financial services industry. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where you\'ll be challenged and rewarded for your achievements. Our employees\xe2\x80\x99 professional growth and development is top priority, and you\xe2\x80\x99ll be surrounded by talented individuals and postured to make a real difference in the company. As a team member at SHAZAM, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be an essential part of our mission as we work together strengthening community financial institutions. We\xe2\x80\x99re a trusted partner to our valued customers providing answers, choice and innovation with an impeccable level of customer service \xe2\x80\x94 a level unmatched in the industry. And here\xe2\x80\x99s the best part. We\xe2\x80\x99re a national company that offers a small-company feel, a cultural balance that\xe2\x80\x99s hard to come by but very real at SHAZAM. As an employee here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll get to know everyone from the front line to the CEO, and be a part of a highly collaborative work environment. Benefits Join SHAZAM and be a part of a motivated and vibrant group of people. We offer highly competitive salary packages and attractive benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, plus flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plan, plus financial planning assistance
• Vacation, sick leave, volunteer time off, and paid holidays
• Educational assistance
• Casual dress
• Wellness programs, on-site fitness center and fitness reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability plans
• Employee rewards and recognition programs, including an employee bonus program
• Flexible hours
• Two state-of-the-art facilities with secure building access and free on-site parking. (Johnston office is located in a greenbelt area).

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PROTECTED VETERANS AND INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITY Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by ITS, Inc. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.