Photon
Business Analyst - Business Analysis - NJ
Photon, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390
Job Description
Description for Internal Candidates
The Business Analyst role will function as a key contributor in our organization and will be responsible for supporting multiple cross functional Agile teams. We envision this role to be working closely with one or more of our Product Managers, and assist them with numerous aspects of Agile product strategy and execution activities.
Roles and Responsibilities:SDLC requirements 360 - gathering, definition, clarifications. Documenting epics and user stories for features and enhancements, ensure tasks and subtasks are created by respective technology team members and tracked regularly.Carry out market and feature research, to help with product roadmaps and priorities.Vet scope, requirements, use case/user scenario, test case documents and design specifications, in partnership with Product managers, UX, Architecture, Development and QA.Track epics and stories completion to project timelines, help identify risks and dependencies, escalate to Product manager for timely resolutionConduct feature testing before release, review results with Product manager and Scrum team and drive next stepsHelp with release management coordination across teams including approvals, release notes, internal communication etc.Tracking feature related metrics and provide regular reporting on crucial featuresHelp with portfolio budget tracking and reportingEffectively work with cross-functional teams comprised of both business roles and technical development during the life cycle of product developmentBlend strong business acumen, with technical problem solving and agile executionPartner with IT on development, testing & implementation plans, as well as internal communications & deployment plansProactively identify issues and work with internal partners to understand options and execute solveFollow internal Agile guidelines and bring any additional best practicesAdditional projects and responsibilities as assignedRequirements
Bachelor's Degree5+ years working in an Agile development environment in a business or techno-functional role. Including using agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, analytical tools, AB testing tools etc.3+ years Digital experience (Especially in Mobile)Exposure in Product management, including ideation to execution, and launch to maintain.Strong business and analytical mindsetStrong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
Description for Internal Candidates
The Business Analyst role will function as a key contributor in our organization and will be responsible for supporting multiple cross functional Agile teams. We envision this role to be working closely with one or more of our Product Managers, and assist them with numerous aspects of Agile product strategy and execution activities.
Roles and Responsibilities:SDLC requirements 360 - gathering, definition, clarifications. Documenting epics and user stories for features and enhancements, ensure tasks and subtasks are created by respective technology team members and tracked regularly.Carry out market and feature research, to help with product roadmaps and priorities.Vet scope, requirements, use case/user scenario, test case documents and design specifications, in partnership with Product managers, UX, Architecture, Development and QA.Track epics and stories completion to project timelines, help identify risks and dependencies, escalate to Product manager for timely resolutionConduct feature testing before release, review results with Product manager and Scrum team and drive next stepsHelp with release management coordination across teams including approvals, release notes, internal communication etc.Tracking feature related metrics and provide regular reporting on crucial featuresHelp with portfolio budget tracking and reportingEffectively work with cross-functional teams comprised of both business roles and technical development during the life cycle of product developmentBlend strong business acumen, with technical problem solving and agile executionPartner with IT on development, testing & implementation plans, as well as internal communications & deployment plansProactively identify issues and work with internal partners to understand options and execute solveFollow internal Agile guidelines and bring any additional best practicesAdditional projects and responsibilities as assignedRequirements
Bachelor's Degree5+ years working in an Agile development environment in a business or techno-functional role. Including using agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, analytical tools, AB testing tools etc.3+ years Digital experience (Especially in Mobile)Exposure in Product management, including ideation to execution, and launch to maintain.Strong business and analytical mindsetStrong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team