Senior Agile Business Analyst – R&D & AI Enablement (Energy Technology)
Top Benefits
About the role
Why This Role?
We’re growing our R&D organization as we modernize and embed AI into how we build and deliver software .
We’re looking for a senior, hands-on Agile Business Analyst who thrives at the intersection of process improvement, Agile delivery, Atlassian tooling, and AI adoption . This role is highly visible and directly impacts how our R&D teams plan, execute, and deliver. ‑on Agile Business Analyst
If you enjoy bringing order to complexity , improving how teams work, and using tools like JIRA, GitHub copilot and 365 copilot to drive real productivity—not theory—this role is for you.
About Us: KBC (A Yokogawa Company), is a global technology-based consulting company that delivers world-class process optimization and energy solutions to the oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, and polymer industries. We blend decades of deep industry expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies enabling clients to achieve operational excellence, sustainability, and profitability. With a focus on decarbonization and net-zero goals, our integrated solutions have helped avoid 400 million tonnes of CO₂ since 1979. At KBC, you’ll be part of a team that empowers industries to navigate the energy transition and accelerate the path to net-zero — all while building a rewarding, future-focused career.
What You’ll Do
- Act as a delivery enablement partner for R&D teams, improving Agile execution, flow of work, and delivery predictability
- Lead business process mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE) and identify opportunities to streamline and modernize ways of working‑IS / TO‑BE) and identify opportunities to streamline and modernize ways of working
- Own and evolve the Atlassian ecosystem (JIRA & Confluence) :
- Boards, workflows, issue types, dashboards, reporting, users and automations
- Support Agile PM / Scrum activities :
- Backlog hygiene, dependency tracking, sprint health, and cross‑team coordination
- Drive Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption across R&D and beyond:
- Identify high value use cases‑value use cases
- Enable teams through training, coaching, and documentation
- Design and support AI‑enabled productivity solutions , including no‑code / low‑code tools and Copilot Studio workflows
- Create clear documentation, standards, and templates that enable scalable, repeatable delivery
What We’re Looking For (Must Have Skills)‑Have Skills)
✅ Agile Business Analysis & Process Improvement
- 3+ years supporting software delivery in Agile environments
- Strong experience with business process mapping and continuous improvement
- Comfortable facilitating workshops with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
✅ Agile Delivery / Agile PM
- Hands‑on experience working in Scrum or Kanban
- Strong backlog management, dependency tracking, and delivery visibility skills
- Experience supporting multiple teams or distributed environments
✅ Atlassian Expertise
- Advanced, hands-on experience with JIRA (administration/configuration strongly preferred)‑on experience with
- Experience using Confluence for documentation, standards, and knowledge sharing
✅ AI & Copilot Enablement
- Practical experience using Microsoft 365 Copilot and GitHub Copilot
- Ability to identify, prioritize, and measure productivity improvements
- Experience with Copilot Studio or Power Platform is a strong asset
Nice to Have (Highly Valued in Calgary)
- Experience in energy, oil & gas, or industrial technology
- Exposure to R&D or product development environments
- Experience supporting enterprise scale tooling and delivery models‑scale tooling and delivery models
Why Join Us
- Work at the forefront of AI-enabled energy technology‑enabled energy technology
- Influence how R&D teams operate—not just document requirements
- Be part of a company expanding into advanced analytics
- 100% remote working with strong autonomy and impact. Occasional travel for business meetings may be required.
- Must be based in Alberta
- Calgary area preferred.
About KBC A Yokogawa Company
We are passionate about driving sustainable change for our planet. We have been building to this for over 40 years, deploying world class technology & expertise in energy & process management. As a leader in Digital Energy Management & Carbon Emissions Management, we innovate with novel, award-winning technologies for low and no carbon processes, and deliver robust and proven automated surveillance to meet your sustainability goals. We know how to roadmap to net zero and beyond and how to deliver it.
Senior Agile Business Analyst – R&D & AI Enablement (Energy Technology)
Top Benefits
About the role
Why This Role?
We’re growing our R&D organization as we modernize and embed AI into how we build and deliver software .
We’re looking for a senior, hands-on Agile Business Analyst who thrives at the intersection of process improvement, Agile delivery, Atlassian tooling, and AI adoption . This role is highly visible and directly impacts how our R&D teams plan, execute, and deliver. ‑on Agile Business Analyst
If you enjoy bringing order to complexity , improving how teams work, and using tools like JIRA, GitHub copilot and 365 copilot to drive real productivity—not theory—this role is for you.
About Us: KBC (A Yokogawa Company), is a global technology-based consulting company that delivers world-class process optimization and energy solutions to the oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, and polymer industries. We blend decades of deep industry expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies enabling clients to achieve operational excellence, sustainability, and profitability. With a focus on decarbonization and net-zero goals, our integrated solutions have helped avoid 400 million tonnes of CO₂ since 1979. At KBC, you’ll be part of a team that empowers industries to navigate the energy transition and accelerate the path to net-zero — all while building a rewarding, future-focused career.
What You’ll Do
- Act as a delivery enablement partner for R&D teams, improving Agile execution, flow of work, and delivery predictability
- Lead business process mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE) and identify opportunities to streamline and modernize ways of working‑IS / TO‑BE) and identify opportunities to streamline and modernize ways of working
- Own and evolve the Atlassian ecosystem (JIRA & Confluence) :
- Boards, workflows, issue types, dashboards, reporting, users and automations
- Support Agile PM / Scrum activities :
- Backlog hygiene, dependency tracking, sprint health, and cross‑team coordination
- Drive Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption across R&D and beyond:
- Identify high value use cases‑value use cases
- Enable teams through training, coaching, and documentation
- Design and support AI‑enabled productivity solutions , including no‑code / low‑code tools and Copilot Studio workflows
- Create clear documentation, standards, and templates that enable scalable, repeatable delivery
What We’re Looking For (Must Have Skills)‑Have Skills)
✅ Agile Business Analysis & Process Improvement
- 3+ years supporting software delivery in Agile environments
- Strong experience with business process mapping and continuous improvement
- Comfortable facilitating workshops with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
✅ Agile Delivery / Agile PM
- Hands‑on experience working in Scrum or Kanban
- Strong backlog management, dependency tracking, and delivery visibility skills
- Experience supporting multiple teams or distributed environments
✅ Atlassian Expertise
- Advanced, hands-on experience with JIRA (administration/configuration strongly preferred)‑on experience with
- Experience using Confluence for documentation, standards, and knowledge sharing
✅ AI & Copilot Enablement
- Practical experience using Microsoft 365 Copilot and GitHub Copilot
- Ability to identify, prioritize, and measure productivity improvements
- Experience with Copilot Studio or Power Platform is a strong asset
Nice to Have (Highly Valued in Calgary)
- Experience in energy, oil & gas, or industrial technology
- Exposure to R&D or product development environments
- Experience supporting enterprise scale tooling and delivery models‑scale tooling and delivery models
Why Join Us
- Work at the forefront of AI-enabled energy technology‑enabled energy technology
- Influence how R&D teams operate—not just document requirements
- Be part of a company expanding into advanced analytics
- 100% remote working with strong autonomy and impact. Occasional travel for business meetings may be required.
- Must be based in Alberta
- Calgary area preferred.
About KBC A Yokogawa Company
We are passionate about driving sustainable change for our planet. We have been building to this for over 40 years, deploying world class technology & expertise in energy & process management. As a leader in Digital Energy Management & Carbon Emissions Management, we innovate with novel, award-winning technologies for low and no carbon processes, and deliver robust and proven automated surveillance to meet your sustainability goals. We know how to roadmap to net zero and beyond and how to deliver it.