As a Senior Ariba Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful implementation and optimization of Ariba solutions within our Illumina organization. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to ensure that Ariba aligns with our strategic objectives and delivers maximum value for Indirect Procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Requirements Gathering:
Elicit, analyze, and document detailed business requirements for Ariba implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
Facilitate workshops and interviews with stakeholders to understand their needs and processes.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to define functional specifications.
Solution Design:
Translate business requirements into technical specifications for Ariba configurations.
Work with technical teams to design and develop Ariba solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
Ensure alignment between business processes and Ariba capabilities.
Work on effort estimation and plan with project timeline of E2E deployment cycle of enhancements and new projects.
Work with leadership to align on prioritization for quarterly and yearly enhancements and new projects.
Data Migration and Integration:
Plan and execute data migration strategies for Ariba implementations.
Develop and maintain data mapping rules and procedures.
Integrate Ariba with other enterprise systems and applications.
Testing and Validation:
Develop and execute test cases to validate Ariba functionality against business requirements.
Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure thorough testing coverage.
Identify and troubleshoot defects and issues.
Change Management:
Develop and implement change management plans to support Ariba adoption.
Communicate changes to stakeholders and provide training and support.
Manage user acceptance testing (UAT) processes as per Illumina guidelines.
Post-Implementation Support:
Provide ongoing support and maintenance for Ariba solutions.
Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
Address user inquiries and resolve issues , support AMS services
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on Ariba or similar procurement solutions.
Strong understanding of Ariba modules (e.g., Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management).
Proven ability to gather and document detailed business requirements.
Experience with data migration and integration processes.
Familiarity with testing methodologies and tools.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in Ariba or other procurement solutions.
Experience with cloud-based implementations.
Knowledge of industry best practices for procurement and supply chain management.
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