Job Description

Position Details:

Title: Business Analyst / Project Manager / Product Manager

Location: Chicago, IL 60661 / Peoria, IL 61629 (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite)

Duration: 12 Months Contract (Possible extension)

 

Job Description:

• Top 3 Skills:
• Azure DevOps
• Creating Epics and Features in Azure DevOps
• Generative AI (leveraging large language models to improve efficiency in workflows, potentially using Copilot for summarizing and taking notes during meetings) / Artificial Intelligence
• Role Mix: Combination of Business Analyst and Project Manager (More of a Business Analyst)
• Generative AI Capabilities:
• High-level understanding of AI
• Document summarization
• Pattern recognition
• Degree Requirements: Open to BS and MS degree
• Job Titles Accepted: Business Analyst / Product Manager / Project Manager / Program Manager

• Key Skills:
• Problem-solving, Decision-making, Critical thinking, Prioritization skills, Understanding business needs/value, documentation, Understanding AI capabilities, Excellent communication skills, team is currently using Power BI but not required.
• Interview Process:
• 2 Rounds – Video + F2F
• Onsite Requirement: Candidates must be available for an onsite F2F interview

Details 
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic business analyst to assist our Generative AI Product Manager. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in collecting requirements, understanding business value, and identifying key capabilities to prioritize work from our business partners.

Technical Skills 
(Required)
- Proficient in Azure DevOps 
- Experience in a product management or business analyst role is a plus.
- Strong understanding of AI, specifically Generative AI.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
- Understanding of Business Needs: Ability to understand and interpret the business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in business intelligence tools, data analysis, and statistical methods.

(Desired) 
- Experience Generative AI development ***
- 10 years or more of professional experience 
- Experience around software engineering, analytics, artificial Intelligence
- Extensive experience as a Product Manager with ability to manage multiple projects

Position’s Contributions to Work Group: 
-  Collect Requirements: Engage with business partners to gather detailed requirements for the Generative AI projects.
- Analyze Business Value: Evaluate the potential business value of different initiatives to help prioritize projects.
- Identify Key Capabilities: Determine the key Capabilities of projects that align with our GenAi strategy and goals.
- Facilitate Communication: Act as a liaison between the product management team and business partners to ensure clear and effective communication.
- Prepare Reports: Regularly prepare and present reports on project status, plans, and challenges.
- Support Strategic Planning: Assist the Generative AI Product Manager in strategic planning and setting product roadmap.
- Coordinate with Technical Teams: Work closely with technical teams to ensure that business requirements are clearly understood and effectively implemented.
- Monitor Project Progress: Keep track of project progress and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Conduct Market Research: Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Generative AI and how they can be leveraged for our business.
- Promote AI Understanding: Help promote a better understanding of AI capabilities and limitations within the organization to foster realistic expectations.

Typical task breakdown:
- Collect Requirements: Engage with business partners to gather detailed requirements for the Generative AI projects.
- Analyze Business Value: Evaluate the potential business value of different initiatives to help prioritize projects.
- Identify Key Capabilities: Determine the key Capabilities of projects that align with our GenAi strategy and goals.
- Facilitate Communication: Act as a liaison between the product management team and business partners to ensure clear and effective communication.
- Prepare Reports: Regularly prepare and present reports on project status, plans, and challenges.
- Support Strategic Planning: Assist the Generative AI Product Manager in strategic planning and setting product roadmap.
- Coordinate with Technical Teams: Work closely with technical teams to ensure that business requirements are clearly understood and effectively implemented.
- Monitor Project Progress: Keep track of project progress and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Conduct Market Research: Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Generative AI and how they can be leveraged for our business.
- Promote AI Understanding: Help promote a better understanding of AI capabilities and limitations within the organization to foster realistic expectations.

Interaction with team: 
- Resource will be working very closely with the business, but in the WD team, as of right now, there is 1 team member. 
- Spans across multiple functional areas within business unit and across other business units within Client

Education & Experience Required: 
- Master’s degree in information mgmt is a minimum requirement
- 5-8 years experience

Soft Skills
(Required)
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Risk Assessment: Ability to assess the risks involved in different strategies and choose the best course of action.
- Prioritization Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks based on their impact and alignment with strategic goals.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Travel Requirement: 0-25%
Export Control Requirements: No  

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, 3 days per week,

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