Job Description

EPMO Business Analyst

Department:

Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)

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Enterprise Project Management Office

Position Title:

EPMO Business Analyst

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Summary:

The Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) Business Analyst (BA) works with KUMC schools and departments to assist in identifying business problems and translating their needs into business requirements for which an operational and/or technical solutions may be implemented, or process improvement efforts may resolve. Depending on the circumstances, the BA may work on solutions for KUMC's existing enterprise information systems, new technical solutions, or process improvements. The BA must be broadly knowledgeable in the functionality of KUMC enterprise systems as well as KUMC business processes. The BA works closely with the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) Project Managers in the development and support of successful projects. When EPMO project load requires it, the BA may be required to assist with project management duties.

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Job Duties:

Collaborate with Project Managers, EPMO customers and partners and domain knowledge ("functional") experts in KUMC's various schools and departments. Foster two-way partnerships among all departments with which EPMO interacts to create and maintain empowered and engaged project teams. Explore and evaluate emerging trends and developments, and as appropriate, incorporate innovations into process improvement and project management efforts. Facilitate and manage efficient and effective operations and service delivery. Prepare project documentation for large and/or complex initiatives by collaborating with subject matter experts through individual and group interviews. Documentation may include: + Business case + Business rules and requirements
+ Requirements Traceability matrix
+ Use cases
+ User Stories
+ Wireframes and mock-ups
+ As-is and to-be documentation
+ Test plans, cases, and scenarios
Partner with IT developers and/or vendors to ensure functional needs have been translated accurately into technical requirements for technology-related projects. Support developers throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful implementation. Assist KUMC departments and schools in identifying innovative solutions for current and future operational and technical needs. Consult as necessary with senior leadership to assure that all projects support enterprise goals and directions. Negotiate between multiple project stakeholders with conflicting needs and manage customer expectations to ensure that all business needs are understood and met. Develop an understanding of the capabilities of key enterprise information systems such as Workday, (financials, grants, human resources, Campus Solutions), ServiceNow, Perceptive Content, SharePoint, and QlikView. Document key business processes and information flows to identify, communicate, and suggest areas for improvement. Provide input for decisions on determining the priority of potential new projects. Analyze proposed scope changes on in-progress projects and assist Project Manager in evaluating the impact of said changes. Provide input for user/organization training that is needed as a project is implemented. Work closely with the EPMO Project Managers to assure successful completion of projects. Communicate with all stakeholders to ensure requirements have been addressed and needs can be met. Facilitate technical reviews of proposed technology for new projects. Lead assigned initiatives, including developing project plans, coordinating project teams, and managing project meetings and work sessions.


This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications:

Work Experience:

Four (4) years' experience in business, information technology, project management or related field. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Experience performing business analysis on both technical and process improvement projects, including gathering requirements, documenting workflows, supporting team collaboration and project implementation. Experience facilitating groups, including cross-functional teams with high stakes on complex issues. Experience with current technologies, development languages, and the software development process.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Master's degree in a discipline with a significant analytical component.

Certifications/Licenses:

Certification or degree in business analysis, like Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP)

Work Experience: E

xperience as a Business Analyst in health care and/or higher education.

Skills

Analytical skills Documentation Communication Collaboration Interpersonal skills Attention to detail Organization Time management Multitasking Problem solving Critical thinking

Required Documents

Resume/CV Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:

$65,000.00 - $99,000.00

Minimum

$65,000.00

Midpoint

$82,000.00

Maximum

$99,000.00

Application Instructions:

To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/EPMO-Business-Analyst_JR009313 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009313.



Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:

The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:

KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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