Top Benefits
About the role
Please note:
Candidates must be able to work in the office, in Guelph, ON, a minimum of 3 days per week. This role also requires significant international travel.
Job Title: Business Analyst, Senior- IT
Job Summary
The Senior Business Analyst works with the business and IT Management to implement high quality, robust, scalable and cost effective business systems. Manages and coordinates requirements gathering, vendor evaluation, strategic systems planning, process reengineering, design, development, documentation, release management, and production support.
Responsibility
- Defines scope and objectives on assigned projects.
- Prepares functional process charts to analyze business operations.
- Gathers and documents business requirements.
- Plans, designs or modifies practical manual and automated business procedures.
- Assists with the design of business process and documentation.
- Prepares detailed specifications for business applications.
- Follows PPLM (Project & Product Linamar Methodology) on all Projects.
- Performs a lead role in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new business applications and enhancements to existing business applications.
- Meets with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business requirements and systems goals, and identify and resolve business systems issues.
- Performs cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions.
- Works with QA team to coordinate and perform in-depth tests, for modified and new systems.
- Conducts research on hardware and software products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing.
- Provides orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems.
- Meets with clients to discuss topics such as project activities, technical specifications, current business practices, growth plans, regulatory and reporting requirements and security risks.
- Manages suppliers. Mentors Junior and Intermediate Business Analysts.
Academic/Educational Requirements
- University degree or college diploma in the field of computer science, information science, management information systems, business administration, finance or a related discipline.
- PMI CAPM/PMP certification or relevant courses are preferred. BA certification or relevant courses are preferred.
Required Skills/Experience
- Minimum of six years of work experience as a System Analyst, Project Lean, Business Analyst, IT Project Manager in a manufacturing environment.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience working with IFS Cloud.
- Ability to develop, understand and analyze process and data flow charts.
- Ability to assess the suitability of database platforms and software applications for various business problems, and make recommendations accordingly.
- Knowledge of business applications and ERP systems (i.e. IFS)
- Knowledge / Experience with Microsoft SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS and / or Oracle database
- Understanding of network protocols
- Ability to work independently but may also work on teams with project leaders, software developers and subject matter experts as required.
- Must have in depth understanding of Project Management best practices and have the ability to manage projects as required.
- Engage in continuous learning to keep up with changes by reading industry magazines, brochures, journals, attending conferences and workshops, and taking courses such as graphics and database programming.
- Discuss technical matters concerning the development and management of database systems with co-workers, customers and colleagues. International travel is required up to 50%.
What Linamar Has to Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
About Linamar
Linamar Corporation is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future.
The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack and MacDon. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry.
The Mobility segment is subdivided into three regional groups: North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Within the Mobility segment, the regional groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets. The Mobility segment products are focused on both components and systems for new energy powertrains, body and chassis, driveline, engine and transmission systems of these vehicles.
McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar has 26,000 employees in 60 manufacturing locations, 12 R&D centres and 25 sales offices in 17 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia which generated sales of $7.4 billion in 2019.
For more information about Linamar Corporation and its industry leading products and services, visit www.linamar.com or follow us on Twitter at @LinamarCorp.
Top Benefits
About the role
Please note:
Candidates must be able to work in the office, in Guelph, ON, a minimum of 3 days per week. This role also requires significant international travel.
Job Title: Business Analyst, Senior- IT
Job Summary
The Senior Business Analyst works with the business and IT Management to implement high quality, robust, scalable and cost effective business systems. Manages and coordinates requirements gathering, vendor evaluation, strategic systems planning, process reengineering, design, development, documentation, release management, and production support.
Responsibility
- Defines scope and objectives on assigned projects.
- Prepares functional process charts to analyze business operations.
- Gathers and documents business requirements.
- Plans, designs or modifies practical manual and automated business procedures.
- Assists with the design of business process and documentation.
- Prepares detailed specifications for business applications.
- Follows PPLM (Project & Product Linamar Methodology) on all Projects.
- Performs a lead role in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new business applications and enhancements to existing business applications.
- Meets with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business requirements and systems goals, and identify and resolve business systems issues.
- Performs cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions.
- Works with QA team to coordinate and perform in-depth tests, for modified and new systems.
- Conducts research on hardware and software products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing.
- Provides orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems.
- Meets with clients to discuss topics such as project activities, technical specifications, current business practices, growth plans, regulatory and reporting requirements and security risks.
- Manages suppliers. Mentors Junior and Intermediate Business Analysts.
Academic/Educational Requirements
- University degree or college diploma in the field of computer science, information science, management information systems, business administration, finance or a related discipline.
- PMI CAPM/PMP certification or relevant courses are preferred. BA certification or relevant courses are preferred.
Required Skills/Experience
- Minimum of six years of work experience as a System Analyst, Project Lean, Business Analyst, IT Project Manager in a manufacturing environment.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience working with IFS Cloud.
- Ability to develop, understand and analyze process and data flow charts.
- Ability to assess the suitability of database platforms and software applications for various business problems, and make recommendations accordingly.
- Knowledge of business applications and ERP systems (i.e. IFS)
- Knowledge / Experience with Microsoft SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS and / or Oracle database
- Understanding of network protocols
- Ability to work independently but may also work on teams with project leaders, software developers and subject matter experts as required.
- Must have in depth understanding of Project Management best practices and have the ability to manage projects as required.
- Engage in continuous learning to keep up with changes by reading industry magazines, brochures, journals, attending conferences and workshops, and taking courses such as graphics and database programming.
- Discuss technical matters concerning the development and management of database systems with co-workers, customers and colleagues. International travel is required up to 50%.
What Linamar Has to Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
About Linamar
Linamar Corporation is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future.
The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack and MacDon. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry.
The Mobility segment is subdivided into three regional groups: North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Within the Mobility segment, the regional groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets. The Mobility segment products are focused on both components and systems for new energy powertrains, body and chassis, driveline, engine and transmission systems of these vehicles.
McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar has 26,000 employees in 60 manufacturing locations, 12 R&D centres and 25 sales offices in 17 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia which generated sales of $7.4 billion in 2019.
For more information about Linamar Corporation and its industry leading products and services, visit www.linamar.com or follow us on Twitter at @LinamarCorp.