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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

I elicit, analyse, and manage the customer’s business and functional requirements for new product features and enhancements. I actively collaborate with the Engineering Lead, Product Manager, UX Designers, and other Business Analysts to come up with appropriate solutions to the various problems we are trying to solve for customers. I also work closely with the Development team to ensure that newly developed functionalities meet business and functional requirements, and that we deliver the… Show more I elicit, analyse, and manage the customer’s business and functional requirements for new product features and enhancements. I actively collaborate with the Engineering Lead, Product Manager, UX Designers, and other Business Analysts to come up with appropriate solutions to the various problems we are trying to solve for customers. I also work closely with the Development team to ensure that newly developed functionalities meet business and functional requirements, and that we deliver the envisioned outcome.Roles and responsibilities:- Consult with stakeholders to produce the business requirements for product enhancements and participate in generating client solutions using Ocean products- Analyse stakeholder requirements to identify implicit and detailed functional requirements, resolve conflicting requirements and clarify ambiguities- Design new quality system features and frameworks for products and/or projects on budget and within agreed timelines- Collaborate effectively with other business units: Engineering Leads, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, QA Testers and SMEs to resolve issues and ensure solutions are viable and consistent- Structure and prioritise business requirements and communicate plans to stakeholders for review and approval- Create system guidelines and manuals, maintain and upgrade existing system documentation for clients, as required- Prepare and run training sessions and workshops on system processes if required- Structure and prioritise requirements and communicate plans to stakeholders for review and approval- Research emerging technologies to determine if installing and using them will provide an increase in efficiency and effectiveness- Devise ways to add new functionality to existing systems- As required, conduct end to end testing to ensure that the system works as expected Show less

Melbourne, Australia

I work closely with the Product Manager to understand, elicit, analyse, document and communicate business requirements with a strong focus on delivering business and customer valueI ensure the product vision and product roadmaps are aligned with our value proposition and business strategy. I am working in a cross-functional product team, comprising of UX/UI Designers, Developers, QA testers, Technical Leads and Solutions Architects.I play an active role in the management of… Show more I work closely with the Product Manager to understand, elicit, analyse, document and communicate business requirements with a strong focus on delivering business and customer valueI ensure the product vision and product roadmaps are aligned with our value proposition and business strategy. I am working in a cross-functional product team, comprising of UX/UI Designers, Developers, QA testers, Technical Leads and Solutions Architects.I play an active role in the management of stories, incorporating feedback and changes by stakeholders, and maintaining requirement traceability. I also help mitigate risks and resolve issues with stakeholders and the product team. I actively contribute to the development and implementation of processes, practices, artefacts and policies within the Business and Design Practice.Agile B.A. Skills Summary:- Demonstrated experience across the software development lifecycle- Solid background in business analysis with a focus in digital-related projects- Expertise in using Agile methodologies to document requirements- Strong stakeholder engagement skills- Commercially savvy and proactive- Excellent decision making and judgment skills- High levels of integrity and professionalism Show less

Melbourne, Australia

I am responsible for elicitation and qualification of requirements, and the creation of all associated documentation. I work as an integral part of an Agile project team to deliver the best customer value and business outcome.Roles and responsibilities:- Liaise directly with key business users and stakeholders to gather, and understand their requirements, and work with design and development resources to build a solution to meet those needs - Elicit and document all business… Show more I am responsible for elicitation and qualification of requirements, and the creation of all associated documentation. I work as an integral part of an Agile project team to deliver the best customer value and business outcome.Roles and responsibilities:- Liaise directly with key business users and stakeholders to gather, and understand their requirements, and work with design and development resources to build a solution to meet those needs - Elicit and document all business and technical requirements as user stories in BDD format- Work closely with development and test teams to ensure all relevant scenarios and business rules are captured- Work with mobile Product Owners to prioritize, estimate and manage functionality within the product backlog- Facilitation of key Agile ceremonies such as backlog grooming sessions, walkthroughs and kickoffs to ensure a common understanding of the requirements amongst business and technical stakeholders- Provide input into the creation of user flows and user personas Show less

Melbourne, Australia

(Client engagement for Arq Group)A large-scale initiative, spanning three states, and seven Scrum teams, with the vision to bring together all Suncorp brands, and customers into a single marketplace. As a Business Analyst, my role was to foster collaboration between stakeholders, and Scrum teams to ensure that requirements are clear, concise, and at a high standard:- Liaised with stakeholders across the business to understand and validate business needs, and define the scope for… Show more (Client engagement for Arq Group)A large-scale initiative, spanning three states, and seven Scrum teams, with the vision to bring together all Suncorp brands, and customers into a single marketplace. As a Business Analyst, my role was to foster collaboration between stakeholders, and Scrum teams to ensure that requirements are clear, concise, and at a high standard:- Liaised with stakeholders across the business to understand and validate business needs, and define the scope for each feature- Facilitated collaborative breakdown of features into bite-sized chunks of customer value, and map requirement dependencies- Developed user stories in BDD format with detailed acceptance criteria, articulating product functionalities and expected behavior- Worked closely with Product Owners to define MVP; prioritize features, and manage product backlog- Collaborated with technical SMEs, UX, UI, development and QA teams to design and deliver business solutions- Facilitated and participated in Agile ceremonies including daily standup, backlog grooming, sprint planning, review/showcase, and retrospective Show less

Richmond, Virginia Area

As a full time virtual contractor, I am accountable for designing and delivering innovative e-Commerce product solutions that supports the company, and its client’s objectives. I am part of a fast paced, team oriented, collaborative organization which ensures client satisfaction. As a member of our product development team, I am a key contributor to the overall product vision and backlog management within an Agile Scrum environment.Agile B.A. Skills Summary:- Able to participate… Show more As a full time virtual contractor, I am accountable for designing and delivering innovative e-Commerce product solutions that supports the company, and its client’s objectives. I am part of a fast paced, team oriented, collaborative organization which ensures client satisfaction. As a member of our product development team, I am a key contributor to the overall product vision and backlog management within an Agile Scrum environment.Agile B.A. Skills Summary:- Able to participate and understand both front-end and back-end development in a fast paced Agile development team, building enterprise grade software systems- Demonstrated understanding of SDLC processes and methodologies, and adherence to set standards- Extensive experience with requirements elicitation and UI/UX design- Solid understanding of basic relational database architecture- Analytical and able to work in a virtual office environment with little direction and have the ability to solve problems- Clear understanding of market needs, and competitive landscape; translating trends and business needs into prioritized product requirements- Excellent critical thinking skills, cross-functional team project management capabilities- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills- Solid organizational and time management skills, highly detail oriented- Able to explain technical products to both technical and non-technical audience- Self-motivated, resourceful and possesses a high level of initiativeRoles and responsibilities:- Collaborate with business users to plan, prototype, and create new and innovative E-commerce products and features- Establish user stories and acceptance criteria- Develop wireframes and content diagrams to address customer needs- Function as a critical liaison between departments, coordinating communication among them, and working well with a number of different styles of teams- Work with customers to collect customer feedback and troubleshoot system issues Show less

I was appointed as Product Owner for the Global Compensation Database (GCDB) application during the company’s transition to Agile methodology, with the following roles and responsibilities:- Lead the development effort by conveying vision to the team- Manage the product backlog and prioritizes items based on business value- Create and expound on user stories and acceptance criteria- Collaborate closely with key stakeholders and the Development Team (Business Analyst… Show more I was appointed as Product Owner for the Global Compensation Database (GCDB) application during the company’s transition to Agile methodology, with the following roles and responsibilities:- Lead the development effort by conveying vision to the team- Manage the product backlog and prioritizes items based on business value- Create and expound on user stories and acceptance criteria- Collaborate closely with key stakeholders and the Development Team (Business Analyst, Developers, QA Analysts)- Coordinate with remote Product Owner based in Belgium Show less

I was appointed as Project Lead for the Global Data Services (GDS) practice before the company’s transition to Agile methodology, with the following roles and responsibilities:- Manage project schedules and provide timely resolution to issues- Create various reports to monitor team capacity and metrics- Generate project plans to manage project activities and timelines- Manage task assignments and milestones- Ensure team members deliver quality requirements on target… Show more I was appointed as Project Lead for the Global Data Services (GDS) practice before the company’s transition to Agile methodology, with the following roles and responsibilities:- Manage project schedules and provide timely resolution to issues- Create various reports to monitor team capacity and metrics- Generate project plans to manage project activities and timelines- Manage task assignments and milestones- Ensure team members deliver quality requirements on target deadlines through weekly status meetings- Perform internal review on each of the team members’ requirements document- Facilitate issue resolution between the Requirements, Engineering, and QA team Show less

A resource that serves as an integral member of a global team to design, build, test and deliver Towers Watson’s technology products to external or internal clients. This role works with Towers Watson’s proprietary and/or industry-leading systems and applications and ensures that these are designed and built according to agreed-upon technical specifications and quality standards.Roles and Responsibilities:- Receive business requirements from local client-facing teams or product… Show more A resource that serves as an integral member of a global team to design, build, test and deliver Towers Watson’s technology products to external or internal clients. This role works with Towers Watson’s proprietary and/or industry-leading systems and applications and ensures that these are designed and built according to agreed-upon technical specifications and quality standards.Roles and Responsibilities:- Receive business requirements from local client-facing teams or product management team and review with teams to understand and interpret business needs- Research best practices and apply system knowledge as needed to identify optimal development approach to meet business needs- Translate and document business needs into both summary functional requirements and detailed technical specifications for a new product, report, or product enhancement- Manage system documentation, including requirements document version control and standard templates- Conduct functional and usability testing on prototypes, products, or reports to ensure deliverable meets requirements and business need- Regularly evaluate team’s and own process and product to identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement- Prepare design mock ups, such as a sample screens or report output as needed to illustrate the proposed final product for internal or external clients- Assist Quality Assurance teams in developing test cases that will thoroughly examine all functional requirements against client business requirements- Ensure information and deliverables are shared with client-facing team or internal client according to defined workflow- Assist Product Management team with determining the level of effort necessary to develop the product, enhancement, or report for input into the development planning phase- Assist peers with issue resolution and peer reviews when requested- Provide informal feedback on team performance Show less

A resource responsible for collection and consolidation of required information and data from clients and Business Analyst team in Hong Kong as reference material for project team’s solution delivery and tasked to elicit, analyze, validate, specify, verify and manage the real needs of the project stakeholders, including customers and end users.Roles and Responsibilities:- Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirement workshops, storyboards, surveys… Show more A resource responsible for collection and consolidation of required information and data from clients and Business Analyst team in Hong Kong as reference material for project team’s solution delivery and tasked to elicit, analyze, validate, specify, verify and manage the real needs of the project stakeholders, including customers and end users.Roles and Responsibilities:- Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirement workshops, storyboards, surveys, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, event lists, business analysis, competitive product analysis, task and work-flow analysis, and viewpoints as applicable- Decompose high level business and user requirements into functional requirements and quality specified in an appropriate level of detail suitable for use by those who must base their work on the requirements- Document requirement specifications according to standard templates methodology using natural language, simply, clearly, unambiguously and concisely- Represent requirements using alternative views such as analysis models- Ensure that requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensible, traceable, feasible, unambiguous, verifiable and conform to standards- Participate in requirements prioritization, peer reviews and inspection of requirement documents work products derived from requirements specifications to ensure that the requirements were interpreted correctly- Define requirement attributes and facilitate their use throughout the project- Manage requirements traceability information and track requirements status throughout the project- Manage changes to baseline requirements through effective application of the change control process- Apply effective requirement practices, including use and continuous improvement of the requirement process- Assist with the development of the organization's requirements engineering policies, procedures, tools Show less

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