Senior Specialist, IT Business Analysis

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Remote Position: Hybrid

Region: Asia 

Country: India 

State/Province: Chennai 

City:  Guindy, Chennai 

We are seeking a highly motivated and data-savvy Business Analyst to join our growing Data & Analytics team. In this role, you will be a key liaison between business stakeholders and the data team, translating business needs into actionable data requirements and driving the development of impactful reporting and analytics solutions. You will be responsible for understanding  what the business teams need to solve for, identifying relevant data sources, and collaborating with the Data Center of Excellence to deliver high-quality data solutions that support informed decision-making across the organization.

• Requirements Gathering:

  • Elicit and document requirements for reporting and analytics projects through workshops, interviews, and surveys with stakeholders across different departments.

  • Clearly define the purpose and objectives of reporting, identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.

  • Analyze existing reports and data sources to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.

• Data Discovery and Mapping:

  • Work with stakeholders to understand the current data landscape, including existing reports, data sources, and data quality.

  • Identify and document relevant data sources, both internal and external, required to meet reporting requirements.

  • Collaborate with data engineers and architects to map data flows and ensure data integrity.

• Data Modeling and Visualization:

  • Develop conceptual and logical data models to support reporting requirements.

  • Create mockups and prototypes of reports and dashboards using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, and Power BI to visualize data and gather feedback from stakeholders.

  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications for data engineers and developers.

• Collaboration and Communication:

  • Work closely with the Data Center of Excellence to ensure alignment between business needs and data solutions.

  • Effectively communicate data requirements and project updates to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization to foster collaboration and trust.

• Essential Skills:

  • 11+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with a focus on data analysis and reporting.

  • Strong understanding of enterprise data tools and structures, including data warehouses, data lakes, and data pipelines.

  • Proven ability to gather and document detailed business requirements.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including data manipulation, analysis, and visualization.

  • Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools.

• Desirable Skills:

  • Knowledge of SQL and data modeling techniques.

  • Familiarity with data governance principles and best practices.

  • Experience working in an agile development environment.

  • Industry experience in [relevant industry, if applicable].

  • Experience with Generative AI tools and processes.

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

• Proven experience years) as a Business Analyst, preferably within a manufacturing sector.

• Project management certification is an asset but not required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field or a combination of work experience and education.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.