Junior It Business Analyst

Description

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show! Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.

The Junior Business Analyst will work in the Health, Environmental and Regulatory Systems (HEARS) department to support new and existing applications. The incumbent will be expected to research, gather, and understand complex business domain requirements from subject matter experts while serving as a liaison between business and technical teams. The incumbent will gather and communicate business requirements to the IT staff and ensure project goals are appropriately satisfied.

Essential Functions

Strategy & Planning

• Collaborate with product delivery team(s) to define, develop, and implement products that support Environmental, Health, Safety and Regulatory global business units.

• Facilitate an open line of communication with developers, programmers, and designers in conceptualizing and development of new software programs and applications through the refinement of user stories.

• Lead or participate in Agile Product Teams.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Assist in defining software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.

• Research, identify, analyze, and fulfill requirements of all internal and external program users.

• Assists with the design of the HEARS software architecture to ensure accuracy, reliability, consistency, and efficiency so that the HEARS applications share common code, eliminate, or reduce redundancy, encapsulate algorithms, etc.

Operational Management

• Gather/document requirements for domestic and global software systems.

• Participate in software design reviews, sprint reviews, or sprint retrospectives.

• Available to consult, troubleshoot or otherwise assist with any HEARS software or system issue.

• Assist in the diagnosis and correction of system issues and software bugs.

Incidental Functions

• Prepare presentations as requested.

• Research or prototype new tools and/or technologies.

• Assist with other projects as necessary to contribute to efficiency and effectiveness of the teamwork.

• Participate in internal teams/task forces on initiatives as assigned.

• Minimal travel as required.

• Work outside the standard office 7.5-hour workday may be required.

Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

• Associate Degree (or foreign equivalent) or in lieu of a degree, at least 6 years in experience in the field of Information Technology or Business (work experience or a combination of education and work experience in the field of Information Technology or Business).

Knowledge & Experience

• 0-1 year of IT and/or Business experience.

• 0-1 year of business analyst experience in IT related systems.

• Exposure to or understanding of project management and business process mapping.

Personal Attributes

• Developing analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.

• Competent in written and oral communication

• Flexible and adaptable with regard to learning and understanding new technologies.

• Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products.

• Self-motivated and directed.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.