A Lagos based consulting firm is in need of a senior business analyst to elicit, analyse, document and propose solutions for large and/or complex business areas and to prepare functional specifications. To assist in the preparation of user and system test plans. To manage change and the adoption of change.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Collecting, understanding, and transmitting the business requirements for the project, and translating these into functional specifications.
 Analyse and document business processes.
 Document workflows and results of business analysis and obtain sign-off from client on the specifications.
 To provide the link between the customer, development team and any third party regarding software functionality, throughout the development lifecycle.
 To design and execute the test scenarios and test scripts.
 Day to day management of change requests in relation to the project plans to ensure agreed deadlines are met.
 Weekly reports to be produced for the project manager showing progress against outstanding milestones, status, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies

Skills / Attributes Required
 Demonstrable evidence of analysing and documenting complex business processes.
 Demonstrable experience writing requirements specifications for Information Systems.
 A proven track record in Software Development or experience of the industry
 End to end experience of the project lifecycle
 Proven experience interacting directly with end users.
 Results orientated with good communication and interpersonal skills

• Liaising extensively with external or internal clients;
• Producing project feasibility reports;
• Translating client requirements into highly specified project briefs;
• Identifying options for potential solutions and assessing them for both technical and business suitability;
• Creating logical and innovative solutions to complex problems;
• Drawing up specific proposals for modified or replacement systems;
• Presenting proposals to clients;
• Working closely with developers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction;
• Ensuring that budgets are adhered to and deadlines met;
• Drawing up a testing schedule for the complete system;
• Overseeing the implementation of a new system;
• Planning and working flexibly to a deadline;
• Writing user manuals;
• Providing training to users of a new system;
• Keeping up to date with technical as well as industry sector developments.
PROJECT RELATED COMPETENCIES
• Analysis and Solution Definition
• Documents client organization's direction, structure, business processes and requirements.
• Researches client organization's industry and competitive position.
• Assists in the collection and consolidation of required information and data
• Understands project plans and is able to clearly articulate roles, project goals, and timelines.
• Takes input from supervisor and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedback.
• Adheres to project standards defined by project management.
• Accurately employs company methodology and documentation tools.
• Proactively carries out project support /administrative functions.
• Establishes responsible deadlines and personal work plans and manages time effectively.

Prospective candidates should send their cvs to:recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com