Business Analyst Westford University college Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Full-time

Westford University college is hiring a Business Analyst Westford University college Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is a full-time position.

Westford needs a skilled Business Analyst to join its dynamic team in Sharjah. This full time role bridges the gap between business objectives and IT solutions. You will focus on understanding business needs, gathering and analyzing requirements, and contributing to effective strategies and systems. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and deliverables. If you hold a master degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field, this role suits you. Proven experience as a Business Analyst in an educational or related industry is required.

Key Responsibilities for Business Analyst Westford University college Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives

• Conduct detailed requirement analysis and define project scope

• Outline deliverables clearly for each project

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including user stories, use cases, and process flows

• Work closely with cross functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications

• Facilitate communication between technical teams and non technical stakeholders

• Ensure alignment between business goals and technical solutions

• Participate in solution design and review processes

• Ensure all solutions meet business requirements and industry best practices

• Conduct data analysis to extract insights and inform decision making

• Assist in testing and validating new systems, features, or enhancements

• Continuously monitor project progress

• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement

• Provide post implementation support

• Collaborate on refining solutions based on user feedback

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex business needs

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to convey technical concepts to non technical stakeholders

• Proficiency in requirement gathering, documentation, and process modeling

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools

• Data analysis skills to derive insights from datasets

• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking

• Problem solving capabilities

• Collaborative team player who can also work independently

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and relevant business analysis tools

Education and Experience

• Master degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst

• Experience in an educational or related industry is preferred