Senior Specialist: M-Pesa Business Analyst Full-Time
Vodacom
Vodacom is hiring a Senior Specialist: M-Pesa Business Analyst.
Role purpose:
To bridge the gap between the business owners and the technical teams by translating new product initiatives/ideas in to technical solutions. Engage with Business Owners, Project Managers, Solution Architects, Technical Writers and technology partners to build technology solutions that address our customer’s needs.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
Support Portfolio Manager/Product Owner: Lending in all research, scoping, analysis and design activities;
Support business owner in the formulation of new initiatives/product concepts by identifying the different needs required to fulfil on the desired strategic and tactical goals, determining potential problems and business/systems requirements;
Work with the relevant stakeholders and departments to create and document the business case for the new initiatives;
Document and manage the requirements throughout the project life cycle by capturing user stories, business requirement; specifications and ensuring buy-in and sign-off from the different stakeholders.
Core competencies, knowledge and experience:
A minimum of five (5) years Business Analysis experience (essential) with exposure to:
Product development;
Agile;
Creation of:
User stories and;
Business requirement specifications;
Business/Operating models;
Testing experience;
Project Management;
Financial services experience;
A desire to make a difference and a proven willingness for continuous learning;
Ability to challenge conventional thinking;
Ability to succinctly tell a story and influence stakeholders;
Fluent in English and Portuguese (essential);
Experience with the Open Business Architecture (O-BA) Standard or other Business Analysis methodologies .
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
Degree in IT / Business / engineering (essential);
Post-graduation in Business or Management (desirable);
Certification in Business Analysis (desirable).
Key performance indicators :
% of roadmap items delivered;
Compliance with Company’s quality standards;
Compliance with Vodafone Group’s and Industries’ best practices;
Delivered solution alignment with business and technical requirements.