Business Analyst - Austin

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

General Purpose:

Responsible for managing the analysis, definition and development of new Hoover?s products, processes and features.

 

Responsibilities:

?  Works cross-functionally to gather project requirements, both customer facing and internal.

?  Identifies and reviews new technologies that hold the potential to improve the Hoover?s product.

?  Writes and maintains detailed requirements including: concept summaries and assessment matrices, project charters, use cases, user requirements, functional requirements, business cases, process maps and post launch reports.

?  Employs PMI-based project management tools and processes on all projects that require formal project management.

?  Works cross functionally to insure optimal speed and quality throughout the product development process.

?  Effectively leads project teams to deliver on time and within budget

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

 

Skill-Based Competencies:5+ years experience in a product management, business analyst, technical writing or product development role. Consulting experience a plus.Bachelor?s degree in business, marketing, technology or related field. Demonstrated success at producing technical documentation suitable for use by design and development teams. Portfolio of sample documentation required.Demonstrated success at effectively facilitating communication between development and business stakeholders. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, learn new areas quickly, take ownership of issues/projects, develop recommendations, align with team and execute on proposalResults oriented, great attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet aggressive deadlines.Strong project management skills (PMI certification preferred) Strong analytical abilityAbility to write clear technical documentationStrong presentation skills; ability to effectively present to all levels of the organization.Excellent communication skillsAbility to participate in or lead cross functional teamsExperience with customer-centered product development methods and the incorporation of usability testing feedback into requirements documentation.Expertise with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project