Transform complex production planning challenges into data-driven solutions!
Lead requirements analysis and solution design for global automotive production program planning systems, working with AWS Quicksight, data modeling, and agile methodologies!
Your expertise will bridge business strategy and technical execution, translating market demand and capacity planning needs into actionable solutions that drive production excellence across international networks!
Senior business analysis with data-intensive applications and BI reporting
Hybrid and remote working flexibility with 1960 flexible annual hours
Agile requirements management with stakeholder engagement across global teams
POSITION : Contract : 01 February 2026 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE : 6-8 Years related experience
COMMENCEMENT : 01 February 2026
LOCATION : Hybrid : Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation
TEAM : Production program planning based on market demand, plant and supplier capacities; evaluation of potential production scenarios within the network planning
Qualifications / Experience
Minimum mandatory qualifications :
- Degree, preferably in Information Technology, Engineering or related discipline or the equivalent of 8 years of related professional experience
- 5+ years in a business / systems analysis role
- 3+ years in a Mid to Senior role
Advantageous experience :
Proven track record of successful projects deliveredProven experience in senior roles fulfilled in IT / Engineering teamsAgile working experience (Scrum, Kanban, XP)German speakingEssential Skills Requirements
Business Analysis Core :
Experience in gathering and analyzing requirements impacting data-intensive applications / systems and building solutions for fulfilling those requirements as well as management of these requirements in an Agile wayExperience in developing process flows, data modelling and diagrams to design solutionsExperience in the creation of user stories from business requirements suitable for development work and the breakdown of large Epics / Stories to match the outcomes of the analysis, thereby defining the (Acceptance Criteria the Definition of Ready and the Definition of Done) criteriaTechnical & Tools :
BI Reporting Tools experience AWS QuicksightSDLC Methodology : Agile, Scrum, Kanban or XPJira and Confluence experienceTest management, testing methodologies and toolsCore Competencies :
Problem-solving skillsGood communication skills and needs to facilitate and run meetings between the business and the developer teamSupervision : Completely independent worker that will only escalate tasks that are complex and outside of their span of control. May need to lead individual members of a team of Entry and Advanced level expertsProblem solving : Improve a product or a system that already exists by making conceptual changes and enhancements. Can manage the solution for complex problems that may require simple solutions but affect multiple systemsCommunication : Influence (Effect change without direct exercise of command where persuasion is required and reaching buy-in might be difficult). Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent organizational and presentation skills. Willingness to engage with international customers and navigate potential language barriersDelivery : Specify new products, processes, standards based on organization strategy or set short- to mid-term operational plans. The requests are often unclear and will need substantial investigation to ensure that the specifics are well understood by all parties. Employee may be expected to provide guidance to lower-level employeesKnowledge : Functional expert - Mastery of a specific professional discipline combining deep knowledge of theory and organizational practiceSoft Skills :
Ability to work interdependently and to submit deliverables on time and with excellent qualitySelf-starterGood interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and written) on technical and non-technical levelGood written and verbal communication skills and Progressive and Creative thinkerProblem Solving capabilityAbove board work ethics - this is of utmost importanceFlexibility to take up different tasks in the projectAdvantageous Skills Requirements
Data Manipulation and TransformationKnowledge of software development languages, frameworks, and methodologiesConducting of trainingCompiling training documentation and manualsWritten and oral communication and presentation skillsProject management skillsGerman speakingRole Requirements
Requirements Management :
Requirements managements create, structure, and maintain product backlogUpdate and maintenance of product documentation e.g., user manuals, release documentation etcEngagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into detailed technical and / or functional requirements that include process, data, people, and technical workflow specifications. (Data modelling and visualisation of frontend design)Analyse and understand the end-to-end flow of application to support architecture and consider all touchpoints and impacts when analysing new business requirements or changes to existing business requirements which needs to be translated into user storiesStakeholder & Team Collaboration :
Identify and promote optimisation, re-use and standardisation opportunities within Group PlatformsBuild and maintain professional working relationships with all stakeholders, displaying excellent abilities to initiate dialogue, listen, advise, influence, and negotiate to achieve positive outcomesInitiate meetings with key stakeholders to track progress, manage expectations and ensure stakeholders' requirements are deliveredEngage and collaborate with the team on suitable solutions that meet our requirements and satisfy our business and architectural roadmapEngage and collaborate with various integration touch point teams and share business and technical requirementsDevOps & Support :
Support operational excellence goals through strong operations knowledge. Resolve escalated support topics as part of tier-2 / 3 DevOps role to ensure the highest availability of critical applicationsAssist with query and complaint management in a timeous mannerManaging and enabling internal and external teams to carry out implementation tasksTaking end-to-end responsibility for functions and products from collecting requirements to implementation and problem solutionTesting & Quality :
Coordinate and participate in the test effort and troubleshooting to ensure that the delivered solution meets agreed technical requirements and functional / process specificationsDefining and implementing test plan for releasesDefect ManagementDocumentation :
Assist the team to produce documentation for designed solutionsEnsure all the technical requirements, evaluations and recommendations of business solutions, assessments and feasibility analysis are documentedAdditional :
Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) CharterWorking according to Agile methods, e.g. ScrumCollaborating closely with IT providersControlling and managing the software lifecycle and continuously integrating and deploying IT applicationsNB :
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