Sr Business Systems Analyst

The work you do every day at Illumina could have a profound impact on the lives of people you know or even all of humanity. Illumina is dedicated to expanding access to genomic technology, aiming to achieve health equity for billions of individuals globally. By enabling groundbreaking discoveries, we are revolutionizing human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases, as well as introducing new treatment options for patients. Joining the Illumina team means becoming part of a larger mission. Regardless of your role, you have the chance to contribute meaningfully. Surrounded by exceptional individuals, visionary leaders, and projects that are changing the world, you will exceed your own expectations and achieve more than you ever imagined possible. As a Senior Ariba Business Analyst at Illumina, you will be instrumental in spearheading the successful implementation and optimization of Ariba solutions within our organization. Your role will involve close collaboration with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to ensure that Ariba is aligned with our strategic goals and delivers optimal value for Indirect Procurement. Your responsibilities will include: - Business Requirements Gathering: - Eliciting, analyzing, and documenting detailed business requirements for Ariba implementations, upgrades, and enhancements. - Conducting workshops and interviews with stakeholders to comprehend their needs and processes. - Collaborating with subject matter experts to define functional specifications. - Solution Design: - Translating business requirements into technical specifications for Ariba configurations. - Working with technical teams to design and develop Ariba solutions meeting functional and non-functional requirements. - Ensuring alignment between business processes and Ariba capabilities. - Data Migration and Integration: - Planning and executing data migration strategies for Ariba implementations. - Developing and maintaining data mapping rules and procedures. - Integrating Ariba with other enterprise systems and applications. - Testing and Validation: - Developing and executing test cases to validate Ariba functionality against business requirements. - Collaborating with quality assurance teams to ensure comprehensive testing coverage. - Identifying and troubleshooting defects and issues. - Change Management: - Developing and implementing change management plans to facilitate Ariba adoption. - Communicating changes to stakeholders, providing training, and offering support. - Managing user acceptance testing (UAT) processes in accordance with Illumina guidelines. - Post-Implementation Support: - Providing continuous support and maintenance for Ariba solutions. - Monitoring system performance and identifying optimization opportunities. - Addressing user inquiries, resolving issues, and supporting AMS services. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. - 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, focusing on Ariba or similar procurement solutions. - Profound understanding of Ariba modules such as Sourcing, Contracts, and Supplier Management. - Demonstrated capability in gathering and documenting detailed business requirements. - Experience with data migration and integration processes. - Familiarity with testing methodologies and tools. - Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. - Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Preferred Qualifications: - Certification in Ariba or other procurement solutions. - Experience with cloud-based implementations. - Knowledge of industry best practices for procurement and supply chain management.,