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Job Description:
The Senior Process Optimization Analyst leverages deep business analysis and process improvement expertise to help optimize business operations and identify opportunities for Gen AI and automation solutions. This role is responsible for eliciting and analyzing business requirements, creating functional and non-functional specifications, leading QA testing, and ensuring that Gen AI and automation solutions are aligned with business needs and user experience goals.
Working cross-functionally with business stakeholders and technology teams, the Senior Analyst applies process mining insights and Lean principles to uncover inefficiencies and support digital transformation initiatives. This role also supports prioritization and onboarding of automation and process mining opportunities across the SDLC. The Senior Analyst acts as a subject matter expert and advisor, removing roadblocks, guiding junior team members, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
Responsibilities:
Lead collaborative workshops with key stakeholders to document end to end current state processes, internal/external pain points, and desired outcomes for automation and optimization
Conduct in-depth analysis of business processes, workflows, and data to map opportunities for automation by leveraging process mining and task mining tools (e.g., Microsoft Process Mining, Celonis, Minit, Apromore)
Deploy Lean principles to provide data-driven recommendations for process improvements
Draft functional and non-functional requirements at a level that can be client validated and utilized by the technical project team; manage/maintain all requirements documentation
Define the Target Operating Model, incorporating strategic roles and the use of emerging technologies such as AI-driven process mining and automation
Utilize UX feedback, Job aids, procedures, and process maps to identify processes for further optimization and/or automation and using analysis make strategic recommendations
Lead cross-functional teams through Agile ceremonies and SDLC activities; manage user story development and backlog grooming in collaboration with technical stakeholders
Design and oversee QA test plans and test scripts; manage end-to-end testing activities including UAT to ensure solutions meet performance and quality expectations
Mentor junior analysts and support knowledge sharing around process mining, Gen AI automation, and optimization methodologies
Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations with strategic recommendations supported by data and business case analysis
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in hyperautomation business analysis (Process automation, workflow, API, AI), process improvement, or business optimization
2+ years' experience working with process or task mining tools, including exposure to Microsoft Process Mining, Celonis, or similar platforms
Strong understanding of ML/AI application and concepts and their role in process automation and optimization, and knowledge of latest Gen AI tools (Copilot, Azure AI studio, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts
Extremely meticulous and organized with a strong customer service orientation and an aptitude for learning and working with technology and ability to identify and document solutions to complex business problems with accuracy
Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize work, multi-task across many assignments, and create deliverables with minimal direction
Experience with group facilitation and requirements elicitation techniques (including, but not limited to, interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, shadowing, etc.)
Proven experience creating artifacts and documenting requirements for software projects ensuring that business, user, functional and non-functional requirements are clear, concise, testable, and traceable (including experience with modeling, diagramming, and prototyping tools to generate analysis and design deliverables)
Experience with analysis techniques/methods (including, but not limited to, scope diagrams, process models, data models, use cases, user stories, acceptance criteria, storyboards, prototypes, state diagrams, CRUD matrix, etc.)
Expertise with a variety of testing techniques (quality assurance skills including, but not limited to, unit testing, requirements testing, integration testing, performance testing, usability testing, etc.)
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in technical or business area
5+ years of overall experience as a Business Analyst, Process Engineer, or Automation Specialist
3+ years of experience as a business analyst delivery hyperautomation, process orchestration solutions with the latest emerging technologies and platforms
3+ years of experience in business process modeling, workflow design and process optimization techniques
Experience with large datasets is preferred
Experience with AI orchestration platforms and Gen AI tools is a plus
Strong understanding of Gen AI... For full info follow application link.
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