Business Analyst and Project Manager at Hazon Holdings

Hazon Holdings is a continually growing and leading conglomerate domiciled in Africa. We specialize in raising standards through our synergy of diverse business units. We are core believers in driving people, processes and businesses to attain peak productivity in given fields through steadfastness and ultimate discipline.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Analyst and Project Manager

Location: Lagos

Summary

We need a Business Analyst (BA) / Technical Business Analyst (TBA) with Project Management experience to join our project team to work alongside other business analysts in-house and report directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
The ideal candidate’s main tasks will include performing detailed requirement analysis, documenting processes, and performing user acceptance testing. (S)he may also be required to undergo training.
To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate is expected to have a natural analytical way of thinking, and be able to explain difficult concepts to non-technical users.

Job Description

Performing system analyses on software programs, applications, and web services.
Determining system efficiency and functionality by liaising with internal departments and end-users.
Reporting to Management and obtaining approval for system development projects.
Efficiently integrating new systems, programs, and applications with business operations and services.
Analyzing and improving the performance of web-based customer portals and support services.
Ensuring end-user proficiency with new systems, programs, and applications across departments.
Researching business problems and designing solutions to align with expected business value.
Preparing functional and non-functional requirements for system design.
Formulating the main backlog, prioritizing backlog items, story mapping, establishing acceptance criteria, designing and Illustrating process flow.
Analyzing complex business problems, identifying and resolving project issues to determine the best IT solutions.
Conducting business analysis, market research, and industry analysis, using data from the analysis to inform business decisions and answer to specific user needs.
Provide recommendations on hardware and software procurements to support clients’ business.
Coordinate the development of documentation to enable implementation and turnover of the process of system.
Defining specific business objectives, scope of business systems, and conducting post-project evaluation.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management or Information Technology. An accredited qualification in Management Consultancy or similar field will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 2 years cognate experience in BA/TBA in a related industry.
Advanced technical skills and competency in Microsoft Applications including Word, Excel, Visio,
Project, and PowerPoint.
Excellent planning, documentation, organizational, and time management skills.
Exceptional communication skills towards facilitating the use of new software systems.
The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
Fundamental analytical, conceptual thinking, and requirement elicitation skills.
Experience in creating detailed reports and giving presentations.
Knowledge of the following will be an added advantage:
Programming languages like SQL and system integration solutions.
A history of leading and supporting successful projects using SCRUM or AGILE methodology.
Project Management Requirements;
He/She will be responsible for planning and overseeing projects within the organisation, from the initial ideation through to completion.
Coordinate people and processes to deliver projects on time, within budget and with the desired outcomes aligned to objectives.
Act as a point of liaison between the project team and senior management.
Knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project to plan, monitor and regularly report to stakeholders on the progress of the project.