Business Analyst / Project Specialist (Finance & Records)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 hours ago
Job Category: CM - Communications, Public Relations & MarketingJob Description:We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive business analyst and project specialist to join our global ERP digital transformation team. The successful candidate will support an Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) functional workstream in planning, designing, and reviewing future state business processes; configuring and maintaining Oracle Fusion Cloud modules; and planning for, and ensuring alignment with, project timelines, deliverables, monthly and quarterly updates, and milestones.Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:
  • Process Review, Design, and Functional Configuration: Support the Workstream Lead in reviewing future state business processes and designing new business process workflows as required. Create functional designs, perform module configuration, and assist in identifying, solutioning, and prioritizing gaps that will be addressed through customizations or process workarounds.
  • Requirements Management and Testing: Assist in defining, reviewing, prioritizing, and maintaining business requirements. Translate requirements into test conditions and expected results for testing purposes. Test the system and resolve differences between expected and actual results.
  • Documentation and Quality Assurance: Maintain detailed documentation of business processes, requirements, functional designs, and testing results. Ensure that all testing activities adhere to quality standards and best practices.
  • Project Specialist: Help the team plan, track, and delivery key project activities.
  • Use Microsoft Azure DevOps and Microsoft Project to track tasks, deliverables, risks, issues, and deployment activities.
  • Prepare clear reports and updates that show progress, highlight risks, and support decision-making.
  • Ensure that all team members understand how to use project tools effectively, providing guidance and practical support when needed.
  • Maintain the RAID log (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies) and keep information accurate and up to date.
  • Support deployment planning and execution by tracking readiness checklists, work items, and follow-up actions.
  • Work closely with global team members across multiple time zones, coordinating activities and sharing updates.
Key Challenges:
  • Supporting the Workstream Lead and other Workstream Analysts in reviewing and designing future-state business processes that align with the Church's goals and requirements.
  • Navigating complex system configurations while aligning with business requirements.
  • Supporting system testing and ensuring that all functional designs and configurations are properly validated.
  • Acting as the “go between” for the Project Management Office (PMO), the deployment team, and the functional workstream to which you are assigned.
Coordinating with multiple teams to ensure smooth communication and timely sharing of information.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, project management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in business analysis, project management, coordination, or specialist role (preferably within ERP, finance, or technology programs).
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps and Microsoft Project (or similar project management tools).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps and Microsoft Project (or similar project management tools).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certification in project management.
  • Certification in, or experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Familiarity with organization and system change management principles and practices.
About Us:Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

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