Senior Business Analyst - Ariba

About Illumina: Illumina is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of life science tools and integrated systems dedicated to making genomics useful for all. Illuminas integrated Indian global hub in Bengaluru, Illumina India Biotechnology Private Limited, is focused on technology activities that will help usher in the next wave of innovation in healthcare and medical research. If youre eager to work on challenging projects that uses cutting-edge technology to transform the future of healthcare, this is your chance to join a truly remarkable team. Job Description: As a Senior Ariba Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful implementation and optimization of Ariba solutions within our Illumina organization. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to ensure that Ariba aligns with our strategic objectives and delivers maximum value for Indirect Procurement. Key Responsibilities: Business Requirements Gathering: Elicit, analyze, and document detailed business requirements for Ariba implementations, upgrades, and enhancements. Facilitate workshops and interviews with stakeholders to understand their needs and processes. Collaborate with subject matter experts to define functional specifications. Solution Design: Translate business requirements into technical specifications for Ariba configurations. Work with technical teams to design and develop Ariba solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements. Ensure alignment between business processes and Ariba capabilities. Work on effort estimation and plan with project timeline of E2E deployment cycle of enhancements and new projects. Work with leadership to align on prioritization for quarterly and yearly enhancements and new projects. Data Migration and Integration: Plan and execute data migration strategies for Ariba implementations. Develop and maintain data mapping rules and procedures. Integrate Ariba with other enterprise systems and applications. Testing and Validation: Develop and execute test cases to validate Ariba functionality against business requirements. Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure thorough testing coverage. Identify and troubleshoot defects and issues. Change Management: Develop and implement change management plans to support Ariba adoption. Communicate changes to stakeholders and provide training and support. Manage user acceptance testing (UAT) processes as per Illumina guidelines. Post-Implementation Support: Provide ongoing support and maintenance for Ariba solutions. Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization. Address user inquiries and resolve issues , support AMS services Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on Ariba or similar procurement solutions. Strong understanding of Ariba modules (e.g., Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management). Proven ability to gather and document detailed business requirements. Experience with data migration and integration processes. Familiarity with testing methodologies and tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of 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. Scope of Responsibilities: Applies core knowledge and understanding of areas of specialization to provide solutions in creative and effective ways. Assesses unusual circumstances and uses sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify cause and suggest variations in approach. Works on assignments of diverse scope where information is limited and problem solving requires adaptation of existing techniques. Enhances internal and external working relationships and networks with senior partners within an area of expertise. Adapts style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters that require persuasion. Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points. Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select the best course of action. Experience / Education: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years and a Masters degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Location: bangalore, IN

Posted Date: 1/12/2025