Information Technology Business Analyst

Description:

The Data & IT (D&IT) Business Office Analyst – S&IT Workforce Planning is a crucial member of the IT Business Office team. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Data and IT Business Office, the D&IT Business Office Analyst plays a central role in ensuring effective processes are in place for resources and space planning related to D&IT Work Force Plan (WFP).

Overall Job Summary

We are actively seeking a skilled D&IT Business Office Analyst specializing in D&IT workforce planning to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in optimizing our D&IT workforce, tracking resources, and enhancing space planning initiatives.

Your collaboration with the Human Resources & IT team will be crucial in ensuring that our organization’s D&IT staffing aligns with strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex analysis for workforce plan and provide insights for decision making.

• Lead and execute comprehensive D&IT workforce planning analyses, considering current and future staffing needs, skill requirements, and alignment with D&IT and organizational goals.

• Collaborate closely with the HR team to develop and maintain accurate workforce tracking systems, ensuring real-time, reliable data for effective decision-making.

• Engage in D&IT-focused space planning activities, evaluating workspace utilization, and recommending improvements for optimal efficiency and collaboration.

• Generate D&IT-centric reports and present key findings to stakeholders, offering insights into IT workforce trends, space utilization, and actionable recommendations.

• Work collaboratively with D&IT and cross-functional teams to understand departmental needs and align workforce and space planning strategies with D&IT project timelines.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in IT workforce planning, contributing to continuous improvement efforts within the D&IT domain.

• Provide some ad hoc administrative support to senior management team in Data and IT Department.

Deliverables:

1. Analysis and Reporting: A key deliverable is the comprehensive analysis for D&IT workforce plan, along with ongoing monitoring and reporting to ensure real-time, reliable data for effective decision-making.

2. Collaboration and Liaison: Collaborating with D&IT key stakeholder, HR team and Office Services is crucial to achieve desired results and ensure the implementation of appropriate improvement initiatives.

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Effective Controls and Processes: The D&IT Business Office Analyst is expected to establish and maintain effective controls and processes for D&IT workforce planning and related space planning activities.

Best-Suited Candidate:

The ideal candidate for this role is someone with a strong background in D&IT workforce planning and related space planning activities. They should possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as a deep understanding of IT infrastructure and industry-standard practices. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for interacting with cross-functional teams, including D&IT key stakeholder, HR team and Office Services.

A result-oriented individual with the ability to drive process and control improvements and ensure compliance is well-suited for this role. Additionally, adaptability and a commitment to staying updated with evolving technology and industry standards are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications:

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights within an IT context is essential.

• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and/or Spotfire are required.

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent ability to collaborate effectively with HR, IT professionals, and other stakeholders.

• Educational Background and Experience: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in science or commerce, along with 5-10 years of strong analytical experience in large oil and gas companies in Canada.

• Proficiency in Workforce Management Tools: Experience with IT-related platforms such as SAP, Workday, SuccessFactors, and Oracle is highly desirable.