Business Analyst Lead

Hyster-Yale Group•Avon, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Business Analyst Lead based at our Avon, IN and Danville, IL locations. This role involves leading, supporting, and optimizing SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud and Public Cloud solutions to meet business and operational requirements. The Business Analyst Lead will gather, analyze, validate, and document business requirements for global solutions and common business processes, serving as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams. Responsibilities include evaluating potential solutions, recommending improvements, leading requirements management, project planning, testing activities, implementation priorities, and delivery schedules. The role also supports system changes, enhancements, troubleshooting, and ensures solutions and documentation align with the System Development Life Cycle, IT standards, regulatory requirements, and business strategy. Additionally, this position provides leadership, coaching, and direction to junior Business Analysts.

Requirements

Experience applying project management fundamentals, including work planning, scope control, task dependencies, requirements management, and schedule management.
Strong understanding of the System Development Life Cycle and business analysis practices.
Experience eliciting, analyzing, documenting, validating, and verifying business requirements.
Ability to develop functional design documentation and detailed test plans.
Experience leading testing efforts and supporting system implementations, enhancements, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of business process improvement, audit controls, compliance requirements, and regulatory considerations.
Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, crisis-management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with standard PC and Windows-based applications.
Ability to understand business processes within the applicable area of expertise and translate them into effective technology solutions.
Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience; or Associate degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience; or at least 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

A collaborative leader who can guide teams, influence stakeholders, and build alignment across business and technical groups.
A skilled communicator who can clearly present complex information to technical and nontechnical audiences.
A strategic thinker who understands how business processes, technology solutions, and organizational goals work together.
An analytical problem-solver who can evaluate business needs, explore solutions, and recommend meaningful improvements.
A results-oriented professional who can manage competing priorities, project requirements, and delivery commitments.
A trusted partner who demonstrates sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to navigate challenging situations.
A detail-oriented professional who values accurate documentation, compliance, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead, support, and optimize SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud and Public Cloud solutions to meet business and operational requirements.
Gather, analyze, validate, and document business requirements for global solutions and common business processes.
Serve as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into detailed functional requirements.
Evaluate potential solutions, recommend improvements, and secure stakeholder alignment on proposed changes.
Lead requirements management, project planning, testing activities, implementation priorities, and delivery schedules.
Support significant system changes, enhancements, troubleshooting efforts, and assigned project activities.
Ensure solutions and documentation align with the System Development Life Cycle, internal IT standards, regulatory requirements, and long-term business strategy.
Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to junior Business Analysts and team members, including support for professional development and work performance.