[DG: Open Forum] Hiring Announcement: U-M Seeking Business Systems Analyst Senior

[Sean DeMonner]

[Apologies for the cross-posting; trying to cast a wide net and get the
word out on a great opportunity]

The University of Michigan is seeking an exceptional Business Systems
Analyst Senior to help lead our enterprise Teaching & Learning team (see
position details below).

To apply for this position through Aug 30, 2012 (posting end date), please
visit http://umjobs.org/job_detail/73827/erp_business_systems_analyst_seniorand
follow the application instructions.  For more information about
building your career at the University of Michigan, please go to
www.UMjobs.org and select “Why Michigan”.  The University of Michigan is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This posting may be forwarded provided this preamble is included.

Thanks,

SMD.



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Job Opening ID: 73827

Working Title: ERP Business Systems Analyst Senior

Job Title: ERP Business Analyst Senior

Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FLSA Status: Exempt

Organizational Group: Its Teach Learn

Department: ITS Teaching and Learning

Posting Begin/End Date: 8/23/2012 – 8/30/2012

Salary: $66,923.00 – $95,700.00

Career Interest: Information Technology


ERP Business Systems Analyst Senior


How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are required; the cover letter must be PAGE 1 of
your resume. The letter should:


(1) specifically outline the reasons for your interest in the position;

(2) outline your particular skills and experience that directly relate to
this position; and

(3) include your current or ending salary.


Starting salary may vary depending on qualifications and experience of the
selected candidate.


Job Summary

Information and Technology Services (ITS) organization at the University of
Michigan has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Systems Analyst
(BSA) working on Teaching & Learning applications including CTools, the
University's central collaboration and course management system. CTools is
based on Sakai, a robust Community Source J2EE product that is in use by
hundreds of institutions around the world. As a Senior BSA you will be
responsible for defining requirements, managing projects, and coordinating
development efforts to improve our enterprise-class system. In addition to
working with local constituencies at U-M, you will also interact with a
globally distributed community to help evolve Sakai into a next generation
environment for highly interactive and integrated online collaboration.


Responsibilities*

*Analyze business processes and systems and translate them into written
technical requirements. Develop designs, including design documentation,
for new applications or modifications to existing applications. Identify
areas for improvement and make recommendations for enhancements. Update
design documents.

*Study, develop and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of internal
procedures, business processes, and systems within the scope of a
functional area. Lead co-workers, teams, and business office SMEs. Research
and assist in evaluation of new technologies. Understand impact of process
change on security roles.

*Conduct analysis of business and user needs. Write and document functional
requirements. Identify and resolve dependency and integration issues across
product and service areas.

*Manage relationships with customers, analyze their needs and identify
solutions. Lead cross-functional teams, implementation or enhancements of
business process improvements or upgrade phases. Collaborate with customers
on the resolution of business process issues. Facilitate the creation and
implementation of new or changed systems or interfaces. Serve as a resource
to others on technologies. Support production support efforts, provide
content recommendations, review documentation, and deliver training.
Develop, modify, test, document and implement reports and queries.

*Develop and execute test plans to support infrastructure, software
upgrades and releases. Create and maintain test data, and coordinates user
involvement.

*Understand batch job streams and their dependencies. Provide application
support, including problem analysis and resolution, on-call support, tier 3
help desk support, and end-user support.

*Manage projects to meet customer and organization objectives. Prioritize
tasks and resolve issues to ensure compliance to project deliverables.
Ensure projects are completed within time and budget requirements utilizing
standard project and program management tools and techniques. Write status
reports, update logs, participate in timeline decisions, provide input on
proposals and on forecasting of required time and resources, and prioritize
the tasks of others. Initiate and plan activities with performance support
team to provide information and timing for training materials,
communications, and other efforts.

*Effectively present technical explanations in a way that is understood by
all.


Required Qualifications*

*Bachelors degree in a related field and/or equivalent combination of
education, certification and experience.

*7 years of related experience in providing functional direction and
leadership; resolving highly complex integration issues involving multiple
technologies and business areas.

*Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

*Excellent analytical and independent problem solving skills.

*Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

*Proven ability to work independently and assume a broad range of
responsibility.

*Demonstrated ability to learn new software, understand technical
information, and communicate it to others using clear, concise, and
user-friendly language.

*Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully complete
multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines.

*Proven ability to lead highly-functioning and productive project teams to
meet customer expectations.

*Ability to contribute and collaborate effectively as a member of a
highly-functioning and productive team.

*Demonstrated knowledge of unit and/or Central office business and
administrative processes or relevant industry experience.

*Demonstrated skills in client relationship management, systems analysis
and design, system testing, process mapping and improvement, project
management, and production support.


Desired Qualifications*

*Demonstrated supervisory experience to include: recruiting, mentoring,
career development, performance management, leadership, and/or team
building.

*Experience working with Open and Community Source development projects.

*Experience working with Teaching and Learning applications and/or large
scale collaboration systems.

*Familiarity with the Sakai Collaboration and Learning Environment.


U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.





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Sean DeMonner, Director, Teaching & Learning, ITS

3350 Duderstadt Center, University of Michigan, (734) 615-9765
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