Business Analyst📣 Job Ad

About the Business Analyst Role at Almanea Co.

Almanea Co. is seeking a dedicated Business Analyst to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is crucial for integrating business operations with technology solutions. The role requires 2-5 years of experience in a relevant field, focusing on analyzing business processes and translating needs into functional specifications.

Role Purpose and Impact

The Business Analyst serves as a vital link between business stakeholders and the IT Development Team. This involves a comprehensive approach to understanding business requirements, optimizing processes, and ensuring the effective delivery of IT solutions. The incumbent will play a key role in guiding solution design and implementation, bridging the gap between business needs and technological capabilities.

Requirements Definition and Business Process Analysis

• Conduct structured requirements workshops and interviews with business stakeholders across Retail, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Produce clear, detailed Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and user stories.
• Facilitate process mapping sessions to document both current ("as-is") and future ("to-be") business processes.
• Define and document comprehensive business requirements.
• Analyze and optimize existing business processes.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment and validate requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Solution Analysis and Design Support

• Analyze proposed IT solutions against defined business requirements and identify any gaps.
• Collaborate with functional consultants, architects, and developers to refine solution designs.
• Support fit-gap analysis during solution implementation and enhancement projects.
• Provide essential support for solution design activities.

User Acceptance Testing and Change Management

• Develop and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test plans and coordinate business user testing.
• Support change management activities, including communications and training coordination.
• Produce training materials and user guides for new solutions and process changes.
• Manage and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Oversee change management processes and provide user support.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and knowledge management resources.

Experience and Work Setting

Candidates for this role should possess 2-5 years of experience in business analysis or a related field. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within the Almanea Co. team, contributing to the continuous improvement of business and technology integration.