Specialist Business Analysis
Job Location:
Montreal Est - Canada
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Job Summary
At CN everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where youre part of making sure our business is running optimally and safelyhelping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!
The Specialist Business Analysis is responsible for identifying eliciting analyzing specifying and validating the business needs of users throughout CN and for specific projects or initiatives. The role acts as a liaison between the Product Owner / Manager various stakeholders and I&T groups (e.g. architecture design delivery quality assurance project management). The incumbent translates the Business request into detailed stakeholder requirements and user stories which the incumbent follows through the project lifecycle.
Plan business analysis activities for projects and initiatives
Analyze project requirement relationships (e.g. affinity diagrams fishbone feasibility analysis) and maintain traceability of requirement changes and establish their priority
Organize and facilitate workshops interviews and meetings while being mindful of the impact of organizational changes
Create and validate current and future processes with business partners
Map business processes and roles to activities (e.g. workflow diagrams responsible accountable consulting informed matrix) and follow the Process Classification Framework (PCF)
Analyze processes to identify business opportunities
Elicit and document business requirements from internal and external partners
Analyze synthesize document explain and communicate business information to technical teams
Define and understand solution gaps and communicate the impacts to the business
Support the product owner / manager in program increment and product backlog prioritization and in testing activities
Apply and ensure compliance with all Information and Technology (I&T) standards throughout the project
Lead cross-functional collaboration with other projects or programs to validate business needs
Understand cross-project dependencies to align project deliverables
Coach project team members on the delivery approach (SAFe methodology) and business analysis concepts (e.g. process mapping user stories acceptance criteria)
Share business and expertise knowledge with project team members and with the business analysts community
Work closely with the Business Analysis Lead / Manager and other I&T stakeholders on the continuous improvement of the business analysis framework and toolkit
Business Analysis and Processes
Minimum 5 years of experience in business analysis and processes
o Experience with Lean Six Sigma and Agile methodologies
o Experience with writing user story with acceptance criteria
o Experience handling and prioritizing Product Backlog
o Experience with Azure Development Operations (DevOps) and JIRA
o Experience using Visio
o Experience with process mapping
o Experience in project management methodology
o Experience working on enterprise-level projects impacting multiple stakeholders
o Experience working with complex systems in large organizations*
o Experience working in or with Design Thinking and Lean or Agile software delivery teams*
*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Information Systems Computer Science Engineering or an equivalent Degree and experience
IIBA-CBAP certification*
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt*
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification*
Scrum Master certification*
*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders
Collaborates with others and shares information
Demonstrates active listening
Communicates with impact
Develops self and others
Provides recognition
Applies critical thinking
Knowledge of facilitation and elicitation techniques
Knowledge of Transportation and Logistics including Intermodal and Carload*
*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy to the customers and to the communities it serves CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources manufactured products and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canadas Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19500 mile rail network CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN we work as ONE TEAM focused on safety sustainability and our customers providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers shareholders employees and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy to the customers and to the communities it serves CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources manufactured products and finished goods throughout North America every year. CNs network connects Canadas Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20000-mile rail and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN we are dedicated to building North Americassafest mostinclusiveandsustainable railroad which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often dont apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants even if you dont meet every job requirement listed in a posting we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) please get in touch with our team at.
As an equal opportunity employer qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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About Company
Shipping by Rail and Intermodal is efficient, reliable, cost effective & environmentally friendly. CN is your complete transportation and logistics solution.
