Senior Business Analyst / Operations Specialist
2 Days a week onsite : Naperville, IL or Toronto, CA
12 Month Contract
Overview
Provides operations expertise in the design, development, management, and implementation of projects from business‑case creation through execution. Acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders and project stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Influences and negotiates with stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
- Identifies emerging issues and trends to support strategic decision‑making.
- Assists in developing and executing strategic plans.
- Builds and leads change‑management plans , including readiness assessments, stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and execution.
- Develops targeted communication strategies and messaging to drive adoption and behavioral change.
- Acts as a relationship manager across assigned initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities.
- Provides recommendations and solutions based on business strategy and stakeholder needs.
- Participates in program and project design, offering subject‑matter expertise to drive outcomes.
- Conducts analysis to inform strategic recommendations and assess enterprise‑level impact.
- Collaborates with internal and external partners to design and implement programs and solutions.
- Breaks down strategic problems, analyzes data, and delivers meaningful insights.
- Monitors performance metrics and addresses project risks or issues.
- Drives cross‑functional coordination and provides logistical support for change initiatives.
- Supports execution of strategic and operational initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
- Identifies key enablers, risks, and issues during implementation and facilitates resolutions.
- Provides specialized consulting, analytical, and technical support .
- Operates independently and handles non‑routine situations requiring judgment and problem‑solving.
Qualifications
5–7 years of relevant experience with a post‑secondary degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).Deep subject‑matter expertise in the relevant business domain.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Advanced collaboration, stakeholder‑management, and influence skills.Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.Highly proficient in data‑driven decision‑making.Preferred - Six Sigma Green BeltSkills
Analytical ThinkingBusiness Case DevelopmentStrategic PlanningChange ManagementStakeholder ManagementInitiative‑TakingUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Waterfall / Traditional Project Methodologies