liferay is hiring: Business Analyst in Chicago

MAJOR OBJECTIVES Understand client needs and translate into portal and integration functionality Use a structured approach to capture requirements by working with clients and other team members in a highly dynamic environment Work with clients to identify, validate, and document business objectives through workshops, interviews, and company research Define scope of a need Develop a business case Consolidate multiple perspectives to deliver unique recommendations Aid in the translation of business requirements to technology and operational requirements Assess capability gaps and organizational readiness Capture and prioritize requirements Manage requirements traceability Create business process flows, use cases, user stories, test cases Maintain a high-level of product knowledge Conduct preliminary research for prospect presentations Support business development and engagement managers on sales calls, proposal development, and resource estimating Influence others without invoking direct authority Desire to lead, promote internal growth, and develop others Potential to travel as needed to client sites PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Technology, or related field 3-5 years of experience in a strategy or business analyst related role Experience with project management and development frameworks Experience with projects in process improvement, requirements management, and facilitating workshops Solid understanding of software development lifecycle Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in process diagramming or other business analysis tools Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong consulting and critical thinking skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize between key deliverables Understanding of the value and uses of portals in an enterprise environment Experience with Liferay, Websphere Portal, Web Logic, or other platforms preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr