Senior Business Analyst

Job summary

Lead the definition and validation of Soft Launch requirements, coordinate readiness activities and end-to-end process validation, and support issue resolution. Contribute to Go-Live and market transition planning by coordinating business and technology dependencies, stakeholder communications, operational impacts, and post-launch stabilization.

Job details

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a 12 month contract role with a client of ours located in Calgary. Responsibilities Lead the definition, validation, and traceability of Soft Launch requirements, including entry and exit criteria, business readiness measures, operating scenarios, and stakeholder acceptance needs. Support Soft Launch planning and execution by coordinating business activities, validating end-to-end processes, identifying readiness gaps, and supporting issue triage and resolution. Contribute to Go-Live planning, including cutover activities, business readiness, stakeholder communications, contingency planning, and post-Go-Live support and stabilization. Support the market transition by coordinating requirements and dependencies across business and technology teams, confirming operational impacts, and helping maintain continuity of market operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop business cases for proposed initiatives. Utilize analytical tools and techniques to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive informed decision-making. Support the cross organizational activities. Requirements 10+ years of experience in business analysis or a related role, with specific experience in the electrical utility industry. Strong understanding of electrical utility operations, including grid management, asset management, and customer engagement. Knowledge of energy trading is highly desirable. Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, such as SQL, Excel, and data visualization software. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Proven track record of leading successful projects from inception to implementation, delivering measurable business value. Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements in the electrical utility sector. Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies to ensure stakeholder buy-in. Experience managing multiple cross-functional projects to implement new and complex business lines. Adaptability and resilience to respond to evolving priorities and timelines. Effective communicator with strong written and oral communication skills. For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/ _________________________ About MatchBox Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market. Equal Opportunities MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Work Permits Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered. Further Consideration We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration. Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com

What you’ll do

Lead the definition and validation of Soft Launch requirements, coordinate readiness activities and end-to-end process validation, and support issue resolution. Contribute to Go-Live and market transition planning by coordinating business and technology dependencies, stakeholder communications, operational impacts, and post-launch stabilization.

Requirements

Requires 10+ years of business analysis experience, including experience in the electrical utility industry and a strong understanding of utility operations; energy trading knowledge is highly desirable. Candidates should bring data analysis skills, project leadership experience, knowledge of utility regulations and change management, and the ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and communicate effectively.

Listed skills

• Business analysis · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Data visualization · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Business Analysis
• Requirements Management
• Requirements Traceability
• Soft Launch Planning
• Go-Live Planning
• Cutover Planning
• Business Readiness
• Stakeholder Management
• Process Validation
• Issue Triage
• Market Transition
• Data Analysis
• SQL
• Excel
• Data Visualization
• Change Management

Job areas

• Energy
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

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