Business Analyst

Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is one of the leading trade book publishers in the United States. The company owns a wide range of imprints and Trademarks, including Viking, G. P. Putnam's Sons, Berkley Books, Riverhead Books, Penguin, Dutton, Plume, and Signet, among others. It publishes consumer books, in both hardcover and paperback editions, for adults as well as children. It also produces maps, calendars, and audiobooks. Penguin Group (USA) is a division of the internationally renowned Penguin Group, the second largest English- language trade book publisher in the world. The Penguin Group is owned by Pearson plc, the international media group.

 

Penguin Group (USA) values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to work closely with Sr. Business Analysts and business users to improve business process and apply technology to meet current and future business needs.

 

Responsibilities include:

 Writes business requirements and report specifications. Documents Business Processes & Workflows.Assists the system data clean-up initiatives.Tracks and manages all open system requests while enforcing deadlines and schedules.Assists with re-engineering existing business processes to improve cycle time, quality, or customer relationships and/or reduce costs.Manages small projects.



 

Qualifications/requirements include:

 Minimum of 1 year prior business experience in a project management or business analysis group.Experience with business process engineering/change management methodologies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong presentation skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience/knowledge a plus.

Prior publishing experience a plus.



 

Please email resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to jobs@us.penguingroup.com .  Please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.