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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, Georgia

About this job

POSITION PURPOSE -
The Sr. Business Analyst contributes in a lead role to the Sr. Management team in the evaluation, design, development and implementation of standardized reporting, business processes and information systems solutions. The Sr. Business Analyst will handle all aspects of project management from inception to completion for Micro or Macro Space Planning initiatives. The Sr. Business Analyst will have primary responsibility for the development and maintenance of business strategies, dashboards for projects, initiatives and/or categories. The Sr. Business Analyst will act as a strategic thought partner, propose alternatives/solutions in alignment with requirements/objectives/timelines and address issues facing the business. The Sr. Business Analyst will develop and track category and program performance as well as monitor trends. The Sr. Business Analyst will manage the expectations of the customer, stakeholders, the project team and executive management.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -
Represents the Merchandising function in business process evaluation, procedural development, systems requirements definition and systems functional design.

Project/Initiative Management--Partners with senior and department management and cross-functional teams in determining and defining business need/requirements; project plans, risk assessments, communication, implementation, training and change management

Manages the business and project team expectations including addressing project issues, changes; May directly supervise staff members in the development, implementation and support of applications and business processes to meet the client's business requirements.

Driving the requirements gathering efforts for a project (either development or implementation), including managing the expectations of the project manager, the stakeholders, the project team and executive management.

Proposing alternatives and solutions to requirements management for each project that most closely aligns with the specific timetables, objectives and business issues at hand.

Consulting with cross-functional managers, project managers, management and customers to ensure that all projects undertaken adequately address requirement related issues.

Understanding the business case behind all projects, including the motivating factors for all stakeholders.

Working with the Business Manager to analyze all potential opportunities to enhance, improve and refine the requirements gathering processes.

Establishes and reports on metrics of assigned projects to gauge business value (ROI).; Audits and evaluates implemented projects (systems/processes, for example) to support continuous improvement opportunities.

NATURE AND SCOPE -
Typically reports to Manager or Senior Manager Merchandise Mgt Systems

No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -
Must be eighteen years of age
Must pass the Drug Test
Must pass the Background Check
Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable

EDUCATION REQUIRED -
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 5

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -
Minimum of 3 years project management, consulting experience preferably in a retail environment.

At least 2 years of experience managing retail/merchandinsing process improvement projects.

Cross functional project management experience within The Home Depot.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -
Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent in a field of study related to the job

Intermediate Micro/Macro Space Planning expertise

Experience with JDA Space Planning tool suite

Understands related areas such as IT, Space Planning and Core Merchandising

Ability to proactively identify improvement opportunities and drive thought-leadership on how to achieve

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -
Proficient in business process evaluation and procedure development.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all tools, processes, methodologies and standards for requirements gathering, documentation and analysis.

Previous experience supervising professionals.

Experience or in-depth knowledge of retail merchandising and/or logistics; possesses cross functional retail knowledge.

Strong communication, analytical, organizational, leadership and teamwork skills.

Demonstrated experience in process improvement and/or SDLC and project management methodology.

PC proficiency, including knowledge of worksheet, word processing, project management and presentation applications.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -
Must be eighteen years of age
Must pass the Drug Test
Must pass the Background Check
Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable

EDUCATION REQUIRED -
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 5

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -
Minimum of 3 years project management, consulting experience preferably in a retail environment.

At least 2 years of experience managing retail/merchandinsing process improvement projects.

Cross functional project management experience within The Home Depot.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -
Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent in a field of study related to the job

Intermediate Micro/Macro Space Planning expertise

Experience with JDA Space Planning tool suite

Understands related areas such as IT, Space Planning and Core Merchandising

Ability to proactively identify improvement opportunities and drive thought-leadership on how to achieve

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -
Proficient in business process evaluation and procedure development.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all tools, processes, methodologies and standards for requirements gathering, documentation and analysis.

Previous experience supervising professionals.

Experience or in-depth knowledge of retail merchandising and/or logistics; possesses cross functional retail knowledge.

Strong communication, analytical, organizational, leadership and teamwork skills.

Demonstrated experience in process improvement and/or SDLC and project management methodology.

PC proficiency, including knowledge of worksheet, word processing, project management and presentation applications.