Business Analyst III (Ecommerce)

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our digital solutions team is more than a traditional IT organization. We are a team of passionate, collaborative, agile, inventive, customer-centric, results-oriented problem solvers. We are intellectually curious, love advancements in technology and seek to adapt technologies to drive Staples forward. We anticipate the needs of our customers and business partners and deliver reliable, customer-centric technology services.

What you’ll be doing:

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Supports business operations by analyzing requirements. 
Act as a liaison between vendors and business users along with other IT teams
Assesses current practices, collects information, and analyzes industry trends to determine organizational objectives. 
Designs new projects/programs by analyzing clients' requirements. 
Make recommendations and improves system by studying the products.
Prepares technical reports by analyzing and summarizing the information and trends. 
Translates users' business requirements into detailed functional designs for development, testing and implementation. 
 Applies methodologies such as Agile methodology, Unified Modeling Language ("UML") and Rational Unified Process ("RUP") and prepares detailed specifications using case statements and related documentation.  
Identifies and effectively communicates risks and issues impacting business rules, functional requirements and specifications.  Participates in managing the scope of applications and related changes
Typically assigned to important/complicated undertakings.  
Demonstrates proficiency in most areas of the professional function and in-depth specialization in ecommerce platforms. Anticipates and prevents problems and roadblocks before they occur.  Has in-depth knowledge of Unified Modeling Language ("UML") and Rational Unified Process ("RUP").  Interacts with internal and external peers and managers to exchange complex information related to areas of specialization.  Understands and applies Agile methodology techniques and leveraging Jira to create project artifacts. 

What you bring to the table:

Comprehensive experience with Ecommerce platforms
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
Strong technical and reporting skills, data-driven, results-oriented approach with attention to detail in supporting management reporting
Problem management ability
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships
Analytical thinking skills
Strong leadership skills

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 
Strong understanding of Ecommerce platforms
5+ years of related experience
Technical Scrum Master experience
Strong knowledge of the scrum framework as well as other Agile frameworks such as Kanban
Working knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, backlog refinement)
Hands-on experience with Jira (Agile project management tool)
Act as a liaison between vendors and business users along with other IT teams
Experienced in Product lifecycle, Requirements documentation and delivery

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

We Offer:

Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

22 days of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)

Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

 

 

 

 

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the diversity of our people, products, and services.