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Senior Functional Analyst

Calgary, AB T2P 0L4

Job Function: Information Technology Job Number: 417234

Job Description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is currently looking for a Senior Functional Analyst with 10+ years of business analysis experience, including large-scale system implementations, product delivery, APIs, data integrations, and cloud-based applications. This is a 12-month contract opportunity with an organization in the energy sector based in Calgary, Alberta. The role is hybrid, with 3 days per week onsite in downtown Calgary.

Must Haves:
  • A Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in business analysis or a related role
  • Experience on a product team that uses user stories, backlog management and sprints
  • Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand system architecture, APIs, data, data integrations etc.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, such as SQL, Excel, and data visualization software
  • Experience with JavaScript and Python
  • Experience with cloud web-based applications
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams and communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Adaptability and resilience to respond to evolving priorities and timelines
  • Experience in both agile and waterfall delivery methodologies; with strong aptitude in sprints and ceremonies (i.e. standup, sprint planning, retrospectives)
  • Establishing strong business and technical relationships to facilitate trust and collaboration across team members and partners
  • Experience across large scale project implementation; in-house legacy applications, introduction of new technology etc.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps

Nice to Haves:
  • Experience in the electrical utility industry
  • Proven track record of leading successful projects from inception to implementation,
  • delivering measurable business value.
  • Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies to
  • ensure stakeholder buy-in
  • Experience managing multiple cross-functional projects to implement new and complex business lines
  • Experience in leading analysis and design across end-to-end system implementations
  • Experience working on a Product Team as a functional analyst post implementation
  • Experience taking the lead to gather requirements, facilitate delivery, and mentor other team members on the Product Team for the lifecycle of the system

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
  • Lead stakeholder workshops to gather, document and validate business requirements and define ESS functionality scope
  • Translate business need into clear and actionable functional requirements; acting as the functional liaison between business and technical team members; as well as vendor
  • Manage epics, user stories, tasks and backlog as required, supporting SCRUM and
  • Project Management with delivery
  • Establish end-to-end process diagrams; outlining as-is and defining to-be to support the design and delivery of the ESS solution
  • Identification of gaps, or opportunities for enhancements or efficiencies across product delivery
  • Work with cross-functional teams; supporting and contributing to Quality Assurance, Technical Teams, Change Management etc.
  • Support and validate vendor design documents, ensuring consistency and completeness across business requirements
  • Support SIT/UAT testing, issue triage and root cause analysis during design / implementation
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation across business requirements, functional
  • specifications, traceability and change
  • Lead solution validation sessions with key stakeholders; ensuring delivered functionality meets business need
  • Analyze and report on data to identify metrics, KPIs and business insights across design and delivery
  • Facilitate consensus across business requirements, priorities and decisions
  • Provide expertise and guidance on industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies in the electrical utility sector.
  • Support cross-functional organizational activities; training, communications
  • Support the delivery of operational readiness and cutover planning
  • Continue to support the ongoing design and development of the ESS product; ensuring the solution aligns with the evolving needs of the business and market.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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