Project Manager Business Analyst (Remote)

About the client

Our client’s company is dedicated to driving innovation and delivering exceptional solutions to the clients. The team is a dynamic and diverse group of professionals committed to excellence, providing comprehensive coverage of commodity and energy-specific news and content allowing compliance teams to stay abreast of emerging regulatory risks and reducing overall compliance efforts to perform regulatory horizon scanning. The company produces exclusive content leveraging inputs from experts in the energy and commodities sector, regulatory professionals, and technology providers.

Now we are seeking an experienced Project Manager/Business Analyst experience to join our client’s team and contribute to the team’s continued success.

Job overview

As a Project Manager/Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in understanding and analyzing the business needs of our clients, translating those needs into actionable requirements, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. You will leverage your expertise to drive business process improvements, enhance operational efficiency, and support strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering and Analysis

• You will help shape the backlog for the upcoming work for the engineering team and ensure that work is well scoped and understood to be worked on.

• Engage with stakeholders to elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements.

• Conduct detailed analysis of business processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement.

• Translate business needs into clear, concise, and actionable requirements and specifications.

Solution Design and Implementation

• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement effective solutions.

• Ensure solutions align with business objectives and meet user requirements.

• Participate in the testing and validation of solutions to ensure they meet specified requirements.

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating efforts across various third-party vendors.

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets.

• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet objectives and deadlines.

• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely resolution of issues.

Vendor Management

• Oversee the performance of third-party vendors, ensuring they meet project requirements and deliverables.

• Coordinate and manage vendor relationships to ensure effective collaboration and delivery.

• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with third-party vendors.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, project managers, developers, and other business units.

• Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding of project goals and deliverables.

• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.

• Manage upwards to RegTrail management, providing weekly updates and facilitating key decision-making processes.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation.

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of process changes to ensure desired outcomes are achieved.

Documentation and Reporting

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, process flows, and user guides.

• Generate reports and dashboards to provide insights into project performance and business metrics.

• 5+ years of proven experience in project management and business analysis role

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.

• Proficiency in business analysis techniques, methodologies, and tools.

• Experience with project management methodologies and tools (Agile, Scrum)

• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities

• Knowledge of industry-specific standards and best practices.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Professional certifications such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis) are a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.