Job Description

Lead Business Analyst, Public Sector

Role Responsibilities

• Work with client team to understand business requirements, with emphasis on objective to achieve / problem statement.
• Identify as-is to-be state gaps and challenges
• Apply Design Thinking methodology to develop and execute solutions
• Translate business requirements into detailed user stories, functional/technical specifications, and acceptance criteria
• Ensure that solutions are aligned with client\'s technology directions and industry best practices
• Ensure that solutions are addressing the problem statement/objective to be achieved
• Actively coordinate with key stakeholders for smooth deployment, operations, and maintenance
• Analyse Change Requests, propose improvements, and identify new opportunities in the digital transformation journey
• Review test scenarios, acceptance criteria of user stories, definition of done
• Conduct backlog grooming, prioritization and planning with product owners.
• Drive/plan releases with development team and project manager

Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Business Analysis and at least 2 years of experience in Singapore Public Sector projects.
• Experience in leading a team of business analyst, guiding business analyst.
• Ability to use Agile methodology in at least one full software or product development cycle
• Degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance, Banking or related subject areas
• Having experience in implementing/handling large complex projects requirements (implementation/maintenance) projects (i.e. multi depts/modules, interfaces, internet & intranet integrations).
• Experience in using Agile methodology in at least one full software or product development cycle or software development life cycle
• Strong analytical, conceptualization, and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, with the ability to pitch ideas and influence
• Good stakeholder handling, managed difficult/demanding clients
• Bridge between business and developer team
• A driven and motivated personality with an inquisitive mind
• Ability to learn and apply

Good to Have

• Knowledge or experience in implementing projects in at least one of the following areas: (Cloud system, Data Analytics, Internet and Mobile Technologies, CRM, Knowledge Management and Service Design)
• Business Analysis certification, e.g. Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
• Agile methodology certifications, e.g. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Product Owner (CSPO)

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Jun 21 2023

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world\'s leading professional services companies, transforming clients\' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.

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