Agile Business Analysis Coach

BA-WORKS

Required Qualifications 

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics or a related field 
• Min 5 years Business Analysis experience in Agile projects
• Experience in Agile projects as Scrum Master is an asset
• Experience in a consulting firm or other client-facing role is an asset
• Knowledge of methods and techniques about Business Analysis in Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC)
• International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) CBAP Certification is an asset
• Readiness to be in hands on business analysis activities, and demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to learn and take on other project responsibilities when needed
• Expertise in diligently applying Business Analysis principles, practices, and theory (Business Case, User Stories, Story Mapping, Product Backlog Management, BDD, Prioritization techniques)
• Advanced English level
• Outstanding communication skills in both written and oral forms
• Interpersonal skills with a collaborative style
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Have conflict management/negotiating skills

Job Description

• Work as Business Analysis Coach for clients to understand their needs in Business Analysis context
• Analyses and observes business analysis process in clients to elicit weaknesses and problems, presents findings and suggestions to clients with practical advice
• Works as coach to help our clients unlock that knowledge through powerful questions and supportive practices
• Works as a mentor and responsible for guiding teams into the Agile Business Analysis methodology and practices, providing teams with feedback and means of improvement, catalyzing for organizational agility
• Works closely with the Product Owner and Business Analysts and provides hands-on support to all business analysis activities, collaborating with people across widely varying levels and roles, leading them toward further understanding and adoption of Business Analysis best practices
• Runs workshops & training sessions when needed
• Develops and delivers powerful presentations by positioning content and objectives appropriately with the audience