Senior Business Analyst

Job Description
The Person in this role must be a hightly motivated and experienced Telecommunications Business Analyst. This person will work closely with various stakeholders to analyze business needs, identify opportunities fo rimprovement, and develop innovative solutions.

Key Responsobilities:
Analyze business requirements and develop solutions to meet business needs, focusing on improvements. 
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, IT, and Business Operations, to understand business needs and develop solutions. 
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and partners.
Lend Telecommunications expertise to business and IT teams, somethimes helping them better understand the complexities of enterprise-grade products. 
Work closely with the IT department to develop and implement new systems and process. 
Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs). 
Stay current with industry trends and developments. 

Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

• 5+ years of experience in a business analyst role, preferably in telecommunications; 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data analysis and interpretations;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams;
• Strong business acumen, with experience in financial analysis and budgeting;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
• Experience with business intelligence or data visualization tools;
• Strong SQL skills;
• Strong understanding of the telecommunications industry, including regulatory requirements and industry trends. 

•  5+ years in the Telecommunications field; 
• 5+ years in Leadership roles; 
• Experience as a Data Analyst;
• Experience with agile product management methodologies. 

Other Relevant Job Details
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Introduction
Are you looking for a career that will allow you to use your unique blend of business acumen and tech savvy? Business Analysts at IBM are subject matter experts that build the bridge between our business and our clients, immersing themselves into the market to understand problems and find innovative solutions. Be ready to navigate the complex relationships that make the business world run and find the actionable insights that result in great business decisions.

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