Senior Business Analyst 2

Power Construction•Chicago, IL

10d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

About Palmer Our mission is to elevate the construction industry by helping our clients integrate people, processes, data, and technology. We’re a dynamic, people-first group passionate about helping our clients create positive experiences for their employees, clients, and partners. We pride ourselves on building long-standing relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs and delivering exceptional value through our expertise and collaborative approach. POSITION SUMMARY As a Sr. Business Analyst II, you will drive successful ERP data conversions, system integrations, and define use cases and process maps of linked applications for our clients in the construction industry Reporting to the Vice President of Development Services, you will lead project teams, manage client relationships and mentor analysts and consultants. Palmer is committed to your professional growth through ongoing training and advancement opportunities which includes project and people management.

Requirements

5+ years in ERP Data Conversion, preferably in construction ERPs with a deep understanding of ERP module interdependencies (GL, AP, AR, JC, Payroll, etc.)
ETL Concepts
Demonstrated project management experience of the full lifecycle data conversions in construction ERPs
Ability to design and validate complex mapping structures
Experience balancing subledger to GL after conversion
5+ years client facing experience
BI / Data Analysis and Analytics Tools
Construction Business Process Knowledge
Construction ERP System Knowledge
People Management
Proficiency in SQL and BI tools
Solution Design (development / technical)

Nice To Haves

RPA tools

Responsibilities

Manage entire ERP data conversion lifecycle including strategy, requirements gathering, mapping, cleansing, extraction, loading, validation, and go live.
Defining and enforcing conversion methodology including data conversion scope, data conversion cycles, acceptance timelines and acceptance criteria.
Develop data mapping documentation for master, transactional, and historical data.
Lead cutover planning, final extract/load activities, data freeze coordination and go-live validation.
Coordinate integrations across ERP, CRM, HRIS, payroll, project management, and financial systems.
Document integration specifications, data flows, and interfaces.
Lead day-to-day work of data conversion project teams.
Ensure adherence to mapping, validation, and delivery standards.
Run working sessions with client SME’s to resolve mapping logic.
Review and Approve team deliverables prior to client delivery.
Business Process Root Cause Analysis of inefficiencies or issues in clients’ processes, developing solutions that address root causes.
Business Process Improvement Consulting, including actionable recommendations to optimize workflows, improve data, and increase efficiency.
Development Advising on the design and architecture of dashboards, integrations, and other deliverables based on client needs.
Technical Solution Design for robust and scalable solutions that address client requirements align with their business objectives.
Create project plans, schedule tasks, and assign resources using designated systems.
Manage meetings, including preparing meeting agendas and status updates.
Document and manage issues, ensuring open issues are resolved proactively.
Track project maintenance, including budget vs. actual, at-risk tasks, resource constraints, backlog, and project closeout activities.
Manage project scopes, ensuring project milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
Follow Palmer’s project controls and monitor project risks to mitigate potential issues.
Translate discovery information, client needs, and Palmer’s tailored approach into Statements of Work (SOWs) that detail client commitments, Palmer deliverables, timelines, fee estimate, and necessary resources.
Prepare hours and cost estimates to complete the work and prepare deliverables.
Lead or partner in proposal writing in response to RFPs, when project complexity requires a more unique approach, or when the client is new to Palmer.
Present proposals to clients, addressing questions and concerns and (as needed) supporting leadership in negotiating final contracts.
Develop an understanding of Palmer’s range of services and solutions.
The ability to recognize and communicate opportunities with other service lines to build on our clients’ success.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Review and approve weekly timesheets, guiding employees when timesheet corrections are needed before approval.
Review and approve employee expense reports, guiding employees when expense report corrections are needed before approval.
Provide guidance on annual development plans, helping prioritize training & development opportunities and reviewing and approving requests.
Support professional growth through coaching and mentoring.
Provide guidance in establishing annual goals in alignment with company and/or practice area goals and with employees’ career goals.
Manage employee performance including providing ongoing constructive feedback, conducting mid-year and year-end reviews.
As necessary, manage performance issues through performance improvement plans or other appropriate means.
Complete other project and internal tasks as assigned.