Business Process Analyst, IT Product Delivery (Hybrid)

Job ID : 3147

Closing Date : 11/27/2024

This position could be located in the following location(s): NOVA Head Office - Calgary, AB; Manufacturing East Region - Sarnia, ON; Pittsburgh Corporate Admin - Pittsburgh, PA; Red Deer Executive Place - Red Deer, AB

• This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday-Friday from the primary work location.

Who We Are:

At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry. Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow.

NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

We are seeking a Business Process Analyst to join our IT Product Delivery team. In this role you will collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to understand and improve current processes, develop business cases for future recommendations, and ensure alignment between business and IT teams. You will lead efforts in process intelligence and optimization, perform data analysis, and develop metrics to monitor improvements.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Work closely with business leaders, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to understand current state processes, validate and quantify the value of the opportunity being assessed, and develop a business case around future state recommendations for different business functions.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions between business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and technical integration.
• Collect data and perform data analysis to support validation of potential opportunity value.
• Support business case development including detailed costs and benefits along with associated risks and risk mitigation plans.
• Process Intelligence: Lead efforts to integrate/implement process intelligence to identify gaps in the business processes as compared to best practices.
• Process Optimization: Leverage best practices to drive continuous process improvement initiatives across the organization. Analyze complex business problems and propose innovative, technology-driven solutions.
• Develop process metrics and KPIs to monitor and measure the effectiveness of process improvements.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for IT solutions, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Continuously improve and manage NOVA Chemicals' investment in process management and analysis toolsets.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent with 8+ years related experience and continued professional development OR 12+ years combination of post-secondary education and related experience with continued professional development.
• Certification in Business Analysis and/or Process Management is preferred (CBAP®,PMI-PBA®, CBPP ®, etc.).
• Relevant SAP certifications in business analysis or process management is a plus.
• Strong understanding of data integration and enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of the SAP ecosystem and Architecture.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to work effectively with both business and technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering practical solutions.
• Familiarity with the plastics or chemical manufacturing industries is highly desirable.
• Experience with process management tools, preferably Signavio, and process mapping/optimization.

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information:

• Relocation will be considered to the nearest geographical NOVA Chemicals' location for this position
• Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
• This role requires up to 10% travel
• The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver's license

Why NOVA Chemicals?

NOVA Chemicals' flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the "Total Rewards" package used to reward employees.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.