Senior Technology Business Analyst

Manulife • Boston, MA

5d • $107,450 - $199,550 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Technology Business Analyst will research and analyze improvement opportunities, conduct workflow analysis, prepare recommendations, and facilitate the implementation of technology solutions that meet business needs. This role is crucial in shaping the future of our technology landscape and ensuring that our systems align with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years total IT industry experience
• 3-5 years+ of experience in business systems analysis or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in translating complex business requirements into technical specifications.
• Willingness to have decision-making authority, provide professional advice, and take a lead role in process or program execution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) are a plus.
• In-depth understanding of business analysis principles and methodologies, and technological systems.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and product management principles.
• Understanding of system design, analysis, and user testing best practice.
• Experienced using business analysis tools and techniques.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with key stakeholders representing a broad range of functions and levels.
• Familiarity with enterprise-level systems and applications.
• Possesses a growth mindset challenging the status quo, demonstrates willingness to experiment and demonstrates open mindedness and flexibility to change.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Elicitation/Documentation: Interpret and document business and functional requirements.
• Workflow Analysis: Research and document issues involving workflow procedures and processes.
• Solution Development: Analyze data and develop creative solutions; evaluate and recommend solutions aligned with business needs and best practices.
• Process Implementation: Coordinate recommended process changes, enhancements, and product implementations, including test plans to ensure successful implementation.
• System Mapping: Collaborate with Engineering and Architecture teams to create detailed system maps, illustrating the flow of data, processes, and interactions within existing and proposed systems.
• User Story Creation: Translate business and user requirements into Epics, Features, and User Stories.
• Design Facilitation: Facilitate design sessions with the project implementation team.
• Acceptance Criteria Construction: Determine the acceptance testing framework and standards to assess completed projects.
• Test Case Evaluation: Assist in translating User stories and use cases into test conditions and expected results for product, performance, and user acceptance testing.

Benefits

• Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans.
• We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
• Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees