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Organization:
VUMC IT Business Analysis
Job Summary:
The Principal IT Business Analyst provides leadership on business analysis and strategic direction. Leads identification, planning of activities of business change to manage interdependencies in support of strategic goals. Implements complex projects. Coaches the development of staff.
Key Responsibilities
Provides leadership, expertise and guidance on strategic business change projects.
Provides business analysis on projects including engagement and stakeholder management.
Leads business change and defines business requirements and processes on projects.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification is preferred
Technical Capabilities
Business Knowledge (Advanced): Demonstrates the ability to apply diverse areas of business knowledge to successfully meet broad work objectives. Knowledgeable, in detail, of the major functions of the primary business units of the company. Able to converse intelligently with users, customers, and management on the impact of technology and competition on the business itself. Capable of discerning the impact of subtle changes in competition and technology. Demonstrates excellent business acumen.
Business Requirements Definition (Advanced): Demonstrates the uppermost levels of expertise in developing and analyzing Business Requirements Definitions in challenging and complex situations. Able to identify potential problems through expert analysis and develop intricate test cases to assure effective testing of the application. Often takes a lead role in highly pressurized situations when there is a need to achieve results. Consistently delivers Business Requirements Definitions in a creative and imaginative manner while setting a standard for others. Contributes in the development of best practices for the organization.
Feasibility/Cost/Benefits Analysis (Advanced): Has coordinated the development and preparation of a major feasibility study or cost/benefit analysis. Has educated analysts in the techniques and contents of feasibility studies and cost/benefit analyses. Has planned and led analysis steps, and presented findings to senior management.
Business Analysis (Advanced): Experienced in requirements planning and management involving planning the requirements development process, determining which requirements are the highest priority for implementation, and managing change. Helps plan the requirements development process, determining which requirements are the highest priority for implementation, and managing change. Verifies the correctness of a proposed solution, how to support the implementation of a solution, and how to assess possible shortcomings in the implementation. Takes a lead role in business process improvement and business process reengineering tasks.
About the Department:
VUMC IT
VUMC IT provides hardware, software and service solutions for the entire Medical Center. With over 40,000 workstations in the Medical Center, our teams can assist not only with hardware support, but also software and application support and services to enhance security and protection of your information.
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Service: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
5 years
Education:
Bachelor's
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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