Sr. Business Analyst- Ad Sales Systems
A+E Networks
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sr. Business Analyst for Ad Sales Systems will be primarily responsible for Ad Sales Systems and the primary focus will be Commercial Operations/Traffic Systems for A E Networks. This individual will be responsible for analysis and documentation of user requirements, procedures, problem solving, application support and project management efforts to offer new solutions or enhancements to customers. The Sr. Business Analyst, Commercial Operations will work closely with the Ad Sales Group as well as peers and management in IT to provide solutions to business challenges pertaining to Traffic systems. He/She should be well-versed in the Ad Sales & Traffic ecosystem in terms of process and systems
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Management:
•Under the general direction of IT management, this individual will be expected to instruct, direct and oversee the work of vendor and/or consulting personnel.
•Formulate and define system scope and objectives for projects
•Provides overall direction and guidance to assigned project managers, reviews project requests, and coordinates activities.
•Prepares activity and progress reports regarding systems for regular status reporting, including but not limited to project & support work.
•Ensure that programs, initiatives & projects are delivered on-time. Manage risks appropriately & plan proactive mitigation
•Alerts manager to potential risks and issues of importance.
Business Analysis:
•Commercial Operations and/or Ad Sales expert with deep expertise in Ad Sales & Traffic systems and processes.
•Gathers business requirements through interviews, workshops and/or existing systems documentation or procedures.
•Provides analysis of business requirements, processes and workflows with suggestions for improvement. Identifies areas where technology, development of new systems or enhancements to existing systems and/or integration solutions can lead to increased efficiency and productivity.
•Understands the functions and processes provided by the current systems. Understand and accommodate the requirement constraints imposed by the current systems.
•Provides detailed analysis resulting in clear, concise and unambiguous system requirements. Documents detailed use cases that cover all alternate and exception flows. Supplements use cases with real world scenarios.
•Provides mock-ups of user interface. Leads design discussions and identifies design options.
•Develops test schedules, reviews testing plans, tracks and documents the development and results of these plans.
•Provides user documentation for the system. Creates curriculum and provide classes for user training.
•Ensures requirements are understood, agreed to and signed off at the appropriate early stages in a project.
Application Support:
•Work closely with development team in application support of current systems.
•Ensure that repeat defects, break fixes are minimized & focus on analysis of issues and provide recommendation for avoiding common defects.
Required Experience:
REQUIREMENTS:
•5 years of IT Business Analysis and 1-2 years of Project Management experience.
•Experience with Sales and Traffic Systems, such as, Gabriel, Broadway, Invision, Sintec, WideOrbit, Donovan or other Ad Sales Systems
•Understanding of Business Intelligence related Reporting Tools, Visualization, Analytics, Dashboards, KPIs, Scorecards, Modeling and Predictive Analysis through tools and technologies such as Microsoft Business Intelligence and Tableau is desired.
•Knowledge of SQL is a plus
•Knowledge of Sales and Traffic solutions and implementations within the Broadcast/Cable industry.
•Experience working with Nielsen, Arbitron, and other industry research sources.
•Excellent analytical, communication (both verbal and written), facilitation/organizational skills.
•Ability to work effectively with cross-functional business and technical teams
•Excellent understanding of project management principles and experience in managing multiple projects
•Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to apply technology solutions to solve business problems
•Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and persuade at all management levels
•Highest level of ownership, accountability & integrity
•Exhibits, models & promotes vision of the IT team
•Being able to question, evaluate and make decision on technology platform
Required Education:
•Undergraduate degree