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Sargent & Lundy · 22 hours ago

Business Analyst

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$75K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, and they are seeking a Business Analyst focused on their ERP platforms. This role will act as a vital link between business stakeholders and the ERP product and engineering teams, contributing to the implementation and rollout of a new ERP platform by supporting solution design, configuration, testing, and change management activities.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business representatives to understand and optimize ERP-related business needs using frameworks to plan for success (e.g., SWOT, BABOK, etc.)

Act as a liaison between functional stakeholders and the ERP platform/engineering teams to ensure requirements are clearly documented and technically feasible

Lead and document current-state process assessments across impacted functional areas (e.g., Finance, HR, Supply Chain), including process maps, pain points, control gaps, and data dependencies

Design future-state ERP-enabled business processes and operating models that align with industry and platform best practices, while balancing standardization with necessary localization

Define user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria for ERP enhancements, integrations, reports, and configuration changes; partner with delivery teams and business sponsors to effectively prioritize deliverables, features, and functionality which tie back to business outcomes

Perform hands-on configuration and light engineering work within the ERP platform (e.g., business processes, rules/validations, security roles, calculated fields, and data mappings) in collaboration with the technical team

Support ERP integrations by working with engineers on interface requirements, data mapping, error handling, and reconciliation processes between the ERP and surrounding systems

Support data migration activities by defining data requirements, contributing to mapping from legacy systems to the new platform, reviewing data quality, and validating migrated data in testing cycles

Assist with testing coordination and compiling results, including system integration testing, regression testing, cutover rehearsals, and user acceptance testing for ERP-related changes

Refine processes for gathering, managing, and executing the ERP product backlog, ensuring appropriate documentation, traceability, and governance

Understand and report key metrics that are meaningful to the business and indicate the health and effectiveness of ERP-enabled processes and the success of the migration

Identify risks and issues associated with ERP initiatives and communicate them to those who can provide mitigation, tracking them through resolution, with specific focus on data, process, integration, and cutover risks

Spearhead key change management aspects across ERP products in partnership with global business process owners to drive engagement, awareness, and adoption of new capabilities, including training, communication, and support plans for users transitioning from legacy systems to the new platform

Qualification

ERP systemsWorkday experienceData migrationBusiness analysisProcess designAgile methodologiesMicrosoft OfficeCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingSelf-motivation

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business management, engineering, or related field

5+ years of previous business analyst experience, with significant focus on ERP systems (Finance, HCM, Supply Chain, or similar domains)

Direct experience as a business analyst on one or more ERP implementation or migration programs, including current/future state process design, data migration, and cutover planning

Hands-on experience working on an ERP platform, including configuration or other technical/engineering work on the application

Demonstrated ability to use frameworks (SWOT, BABOK, etc.) to define and solve business needs, as well as to assess legacy processes and translate them into future-state best practice designs

Self-motivation and the ability to work independently

Commitment to problem solving and providing excellent customer service

Highly analytical, with strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Questioning attitude with a strong bias toward challenging the status quo

Flexibility and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Ability to simplify and standardize complex concepts and/or processes

Exposure to project management concepts

Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and working with product backlogs, sprints, and iterative delivery