Lead Business Analyst (Remote)
Lead Business Analyst (Remote)
About Us:
Cognizant 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, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 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.
About Cognizants Digital Engineering Practice:
At Cognizant Digital Engineering, a small multi-functional team comprised of a Product Manager, an Architect, Full-Stack Developers, UI/UX designers and Big Data analysts builds higher quality software faster siloed individuals working independently. Small, nimble engineering teams generate collective empathy and comradery, thus increasing their ability to anticipate unforeseen development scope changes and maintain high quality deliverables. Across our US Studio system or within client development sites, our Digital Engineering teams ideate and develop innovative cloud-based solutions following a Lean-Agile process with DevOps culture. Working in Cognizant Digital Engineering provides DevOps engineers consistent opportunities to push digital boundaries while growing their exposure to transformational technologies.
Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
Work Authorization
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead the analysis and documentation of business requirements to ensure alignment with company objectives.
Oversee the entire requirement lifecycle management process from initial gathering to final implementation.
Provide expertise in collaboration and communication management to facilitate effective team interactions.
Use whiteboarding tools to visualize and communicate complex ideas and solutions.
Manage customer relationships to ensure their needs and expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
Use Jira to track project progress manage tasks and ensure timely delivery of project achievements.
Conduct regular meetings with collaborators to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments to project plans.
Develop and maintain detailed project documentation including requirements specifications and user manuals.
Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve any issues that may arise during the project.
Provide training and support to team members on the use of collaboration and communication tools.
Monitor project performance and make recommendations for improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all project activities.
Required skills and qualifications:
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address business needs.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with customers.
Demonstrate proficiency in using whiteboarding tools to visualize and present ideas.
Show expertise in requirement lifecycle management to ensure successful project outcomes.
Be experienced in customer management to maintain positive relationships and meet expectations.
Have a solid understanding of Jira for project tracking and task management.
Be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Exhibit strong organizational skills to maintain detailed project documentation.
Have a proactive approach to identifying and resolving project issues.
Be committed to delivering high-quality project deliverables on time.
Show ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Be adaptable to changing project requirements and able to make necessary adjustments.
Have a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Applications will be accepted until 02/22/2025
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $72,444 $142,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizants discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizants applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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About Us:
Cognizant 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, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 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.
About Cognizants Digital Engineering Practice:
At Cognizant Digital Engineering, a small multi-functional team comprised of a Product Manager, an Architect, Full-Stack Developers, UI/UX designers and Big Data analysts builds higher quality software faster siloed individuals working independently. Small, nimble engineering teams generate collective empathy and comradery, thus increasing their ability to anticipate unforeseen development scope changes and maintain high quality deliverables. Across our US Studio system or within client development sites, our Digital Engineering teams ideate and develop innovative cloud-based solutions following a Lean-Agile process with DevOps culture. Working in Cognizant Digital Engineering provides DevOps engineers consistent opportunities to push digital boundaries while growing their exposure to transformational technologies.
Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
Work Authorization
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead the analysis and documentation of business requirements to ensure alignment with company objectives.
Oversee the entire requirement lifecycle management process from initial gathering to final implementation.
Provide expertise in collaboration and communication management to facilitate effective team interactions.
Use whiteboarding tools to visualize and communicate complex ideas and solutions.
Manage customer relationships to ensure their needs and expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
Use Jira to track project progress manage tasks and ensure timely delivery of project achievements.
Conduct regular meetings with collaborators to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments to project plans.
Develop and maintain detailed project documentation including requirements specifications and user manuals.
Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve any issues that may arise during the project.
Provide training and support to team members on the use of collaboration and communication tools.
Monitor project performance and make recommendations for improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all project activities.
Required skills and qualifications:
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address business needs.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with customers.
Demonstrate proficiency in using whiteboarding tools to visualize and present ideas.
Show expertise in requirement lifecycle management to ensure successful project outcomes.
Be experienced in customer management to maintain positive relationships and meet expectations.
Have a solid understanding of Jira for project tracking and task management.
Be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Exhibit strong organizational skills to maintain detailed project documentation.
Have a proactive approach to identifying and resolving project issues.
Be committed to delivering high-quality project deliverables on time.
Show ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Be adaptable to changing project requirements and able to make necessary adjustments.
Have a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Applications will be accepted until 02/22/2025
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $72,444 $142,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizants discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizants applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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