Tulane University Office of Human Resources
Description for Job: IRC29489
Business Analyst II, WaveWorks (Two Year Assignment)
Project Management and Strategic Consulting
Location: New Orleans, LA
Summary
The Business Analyst (BA) in Tulane’s Office of Project Management and Strategic Consulting (PMSC) plays a key role in the team supporting the change management and project management functions for the planning and implementation of the new, cloud-based Oracle platform that will replace Tulane’s legacy financial and human resources systems. This position is projected to last for two years.
The Business Analyst will support change management actions such as updating change management plans, scheduling and supporting training sessions, working with a change agent network across Tulane, and creating and updating project communications across multiple channels. Project management functions performed by the BA may include maintaining and updating project plans, working with leaders of various project workstreams to track progress, preparing project reports, identify potential challenges and solutions to address them, and escalate critical issues to senior members of the PMSC team. The BA will also assist in preparing presentations to key stakeholders such as Tulane executive leaders, arranging, scheduling, and supporting project related meetings and communications events. The Business Analyst operates with moderate supervision.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Support multiple complex project workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Remain calm in stressful situations.
• Exercise sound judgment at all times, understanding the need to balance the needs of various departments and schools and those of the overall university.
Ability to quickly come up to speed on university systems and business processes, including an understanding of:
• Day-to-day unit operations.
• Financial and Human Resource business operations.
• System design, functionality, and terminology.
• Grants management.
• Systems implementations.
• Data and reporting needs.
Required Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, IT or related field
• 1-2 years experience in supporting of projects across organizations
Preferred Qualifications
• Project management certification or significant study of project management.
• Change management certification or experience.
• Experience with major system implementations (ideally ERP systems), including deliverables and related analysis, scope definition, requirements gathering, analysis, business process improvement, and benefits analysis.
• Understanding of business processes, practices, vocabulary and reporting of Finance and Human Resources departments in large organizations.
• Experience in complex analysis and tasks involving the development, implementation, and support of major project(s).
Compensation Information
This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 25PREM. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay . See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.
How to Apply
This position will close on the date it is filled
Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.
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Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow .
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone at 504-865-4748 or email [email protected] .
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