Senior Functional Business Analyst

Computer Aid•Miramar, FL

39d•$46 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Functional Business Analyst to coordinate design requirements and specifications for IT Construction projects related to land-based resorts operating in conjunction with cruise ships. The Senior Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in bridging technology, design, and business requirements together. They ensure that the overall product designs align with business goals, user needs, and technical feasibility while providing insights and expertise to optimize design, scope and budgetary costs for the execution team to deliver against. This position will be a contract and hybrid in Miramar, FL. Due to the specific legal and contractual requirements associated with this position, this role will be direct employment with CAI. This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in IT and/or Hospitality as a business analyst
Experience in executing heavy IT infrastructure projects or large enterprise implementation projects
Experience with technical, user, and business issues in fast-paced large organizations
Experience creating requirement documentation and project artifacts
Outstanding communication and analytical skills, including executive-level communication
Analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use data and metrics to develop project deliverables
Ability to think strategically and drive ideas into action, with a positive outlook and willingness to take personal initiative

Nice To Haves

3+ years of product management experience
Prior experience supporting projects in construction environments

Responsibilities

Assist IT Product teams in converting product concepts into user stories, epics, and other design deliverables for execution, such as project briefs, scope documents, and infrastructure development
Align project requirements with IT and construction standards, supporting the execution team with project documentation, industry research, reporting/analytics, performance monitoring, logistics, testing, and coordination of site capability requirements
Work with IT integration and service vendors (e.g., HVAC, Electrical, Regulatory) and internal/external stakeholders (Architects, Marine Engineers, Turn Key Suppliers, Construction Contractor, and Outfitters)
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and architects to analyze technical feasibility, evaluate system requirements, identify risks, and propose solutions. Act as a subject matter expert for IT systems and digital tools
Use analytics tools to gather and interpret user data for informed product design decisions. Monitor KPIs and recommend changes to improve usability and efficiency
Liaise between IT and design teams to align on project timelines, requirements, and deliverables. Communicate technical constraints and opportunities to non-technical stakeholders clearly. Support cross-functional workshops and design reviews
Establish best practices for integrating IT and design processes, supporting Agile methodologies for rapid prototyping and iteration
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system workflows and specifications. Generate reports for stakeholders to track progress and identify improvement areas
Create estimates for projects under manager supervision, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and accountability for financial implications and cost of systems and services