About the Role
As a Senior Business Analyst, you will make an impact by bridging business needs and technology solutions through effective requirements gathering, process analysis, and stakeholder collaboration. You will be a valued member of the project delivery team and work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, project managers, and end users to deliver impactful business solutions.
In This Role, You Will
- Gather, validate, and document business and technical requirements from stakeholders.
- Analyze existing business processes and workflows to identify operational efficiencies, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with business and technology teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood and translated into effective solutions.
- Create and maintain user stories, functional requirements, process documentation, and workflow diagrams.
- Analyze data and business metrics to support decision-making and uncover actionable insights.
- Support Agile project teams by participating in backlog refinement, sprint planning, testing, and user acceptance activities.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and requirement review sessions.
- Help ensure solutions align with business objectives and deliver measurable value to stakeholders.
Work Model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience gathering, documenting, and managing business and technical requirements.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and data validation.
- Hands-on experience writing and executing SQL queries to extract and analyze data.
- Experience using Jira or similar project management and Agile collaboration tools.
- Working knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend practical solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and manage competing priorities.
These Will Help You Stand Out
- Experience supporting digital transformation or business process improvement initiatives.
- Experience creating process maps, workflow diagrams, use cases, and functional specifications.
- Knowledge of business process modeling methodologies and best practices.
- Familiarity with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Professional certifications such as CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA, Scrum Master, or comparable credentials.
- Experience working within enterprise-scale environments and cross-functional teams.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Applications will be accepted until 09/30/2026
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is CAD $60,300 - $95,500, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings and investment programs
- Paid vacation, personal days, and company holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life and disability insurance
- Learning and professional development opportunities
- Employee recognition and wellness programs
- Flexible work arrangements and wellbeing resources
Benefits information is subject to change and may vary based on employment status and local regulations.
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif : améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus : cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
Renseignments suppplémentaires sur l'emploi
Les informations relatives à la rémunération du poste à pourvoir dépendent de la date de publication de l’offre de poste. Cognizant se réserve le droit de modifier ces informations à tout moment, sous réserve des lois applicables.
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