Senior Functional Business Analyst
Core
Senior Functional Business Analyst leading the University's ERP Modernization Program, specifically focusing on the Student Information Systems (SIS) project to modernize technology, processes, and services supporting the student lifecycle.
Role type
Senior Functional Business Analyst (ERP/SIS Modernization)
Builds
Modernized Student Information Systems (SIS) and ERP configurations
Domain
Higher Education / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Student Information Systems
Required skills
ERP/SIS functional configuration, solution design, fit-gap analysis, process redesign, stakeholder management, requirements traceability, UAT, data migration validation, privacy/security compliance
Preferred skills
Legacy system modernization, complex business transformation, knowledge transfer, change management
Technologies
Ellucian Banner, ERP systems, SIS platforms
Responsibilities
Develop deep functional knowledge of Ellucian Banner including business rules, workflows, and customizations; Partner with technical teams to perform fit-gap analyses and evaluate solution options; Configure and maintain business rules, workflows, and functional settings; Act as a trusted advisor and senior escalation point for business processes; Manage focus groups to gather feedback and prioritize enhancement requests; Sign off on functional designs for third-party integrations; Support business data definitions, mapping, and migration validation; Perform function and configuration testing, including UAT and defect investigation; Facilitate knowledge transfer to build internal capability for post-implementation ownership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC