APN Consulting has an immediate need for a direct client requirement:Direct Client RequirementSenior Business Data Analyst/SCRUM Contract - 6 MonthsFully Remote About this roleOur Client IT PMO is seeking an IT Senior Business Analyst to usher our cross-team Business Analysts in the adoption of org-wide best practice. In this role, through collaboration with tech team members, you will establish process in Agile Product Development and hybrid Project Management lifecycles. A typical work week will average 40% hands on Business Analyst activities, 40% Business Analyst team leadership and process improvement, and 20% project portfolio administrative activity.We will count on you to identify, verify, and document the functional requirements using Requirements Management methodology and tools. This role will conduct & facilitate acceptance tests for solutions with user community, including, development of UAT test scenario and test scripts. This individual will develop, deliver, and evaluate training & supplemental materials. Analyzing the business domains, building trust with Operations team members and strong communication with stakeholders are key to this (link removed) the Senior PMO Business Analyst Team Lead Capacity, you will Foster process improvement and champion IT org-wide best practice in both Agile and hybrid Project Management methodologiesbull; In your first months, collaborate with IT team members to establish architecture documentation, process documentation and training collateralbull; Ensure easy onboarding of new Business Analysts. When a new team member joins Client IT, it is important to support onboarding through one-on-one knowledge transfer, training, and technical documentationbull; Serve as a primary resource for business processes, system functionality, usage, and best practices through the exercise of establishing a team knowledge basebull; Establish a Business Analyst team forum to support collaboration, knowledge transfer, identification of gaps in deliverables, and updating of artifactsbull; Drive and support continuous improvement through servant style leadershipbull; Support the Client IT PMO portfolio management processes and project demand intake flowbull; Establish performance metrics, track, and monitor BA team performance issues and (link removed) the Business Analyst Capacity, you will Gather and analyze data in support of business cases, proposed projects, and systems requirements, utilizing various tools such as Wireframes, Design Templates, BRDs, FRDs, process maps, workflow diagrams, data mapping spreadsheets, etc., to ensure clarity and alignment with stakeholdersbull; Lead collaborative sessions to translate business strategies and objectives into business requirements while driving standardization across different business solutionsbull; Lead requirement activities, structuring product backlogs into epics, features, user stories, and tasks to ensure the delivery of optimal business valuebull; Identify requirements, problems, opportunities, and solutions, and then engage throughout the change lifecycle to ensure successful delivery and adoption.We39;d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these required skills: Ability to elicit, articulate and document process modeling, business requirements, description of business context using scenarios and user storiesbull; Proven experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or productsbull; Strong foundational knowledge of Agile Methodology in application, as well as Product Development and the Software Development Life Cyclebull; Demonstrated experience in working on a wide range of technical projects in a Business Analyst rolebull; Demonstrated ability to facilitate large groups across multiple disciplinesbull; 5 to 8 years39; experience of analyzing business problems, designing successful solutions, and supporting complex initiativesbull; Demonstrable experience of working and thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with rapidly emerging requirementsbull; Bachelor39;s degree or equivalent experiencenbsp;These additional qualifications are a plus, but not required to apply: Practical knowledge in importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs, and flow chartsbull; Proven experience in database hardware, software standards, as well as data retrieval methodologies, integrations, and client-server applicationsbull; Proven track record of successfully fulfilling the role of a Business Analyst within an insurance industry environmentbull; Agile applications and tools such as Azure Dev Opsbull; Must have strong Business Process Analysis, written, presentation and communication skillsbull; Stakeholder management and a proven ability to gain consensus and sign off.