Agile Business / Project Analyst

Job Purpose Summary:The individual will operate within an outcomes-focused, agile environment, collaborating across a technology-centric product set. Emphasizing a design-led approach, experience working with designers is crucial. The ideal candidate will be highly productive and motivated as well as creative, adept at structuring features and stories logically across projects and business initiatives. Familiarity with Azure, Azure Devops, O365, and Microsoft technologies is advantageous. The role spans from strategic epic-level work to user stories and functional acceptance testing, aligning across multiple stakeholders. Collaboration within a team and independent work capability are both essential.Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:Requirements elicitationStructuring epics, features, and stories in collaboration with experience designers and developersIdentifying and implementing product and process improvementsStaying updated on trends impacting clients and the marketArticulating business valueOwnership of requirements from concept to client valueCollaborating with stakeholdersBacklog prioritization, elaboration, and groomingOperationalization of productsCreating long-running supporting documentationStructuring rules based on attributes for a flexible and expandable productKey Measures & Expected Outcomes:Achievement of value-adding working softwareTeam goal attainmentConsistent delivery against committed outcomes in quality requirementsClient value deliveryEnablement of delivery teamsContinuous improvementKey Relationships:DesignersProduct ownersChannel ownersArchitects and developersClientsKnowledge:Agile development and requirements techniquesDesign techniques and collaboration with designersRules-based analysisStory writingAcceptance testingSQLSolution designHorizon planning in agileSkills Required:Excellent communicationAttention to detailProblem-solving and strategic thinkingSystems thinkingAnalytical aptitudeStrong organizational skillsRisk managementConflict resolutionAbility to work under pressure and manage client expectationsManaging and navigating uncertaintyTeamworkResilienceAbility to manage ambiguityQualifications Required:Matric / Grade 12.Agile techniques are required, with product owner experience being advantageous.Accreditation/certifications in product ownership and agile analysis are beneficial.Apply now!