Job Summary: The role of the Business Analyst is to facilitate all activities associated with the achievement of project goals or deliverables. The main objective of this position is to work closely with the business members to help formulate and define project requirements as it relates to business requirements and improving business processes. This position will be key to the project teams that are responsible for delivering top tier projects for the departments they closely work with.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage multiple small & medium projects from initiation to closure or aid IT Project Managers in delivery of large complex projects.
• Work closely with team members to gather business requirements and document and communicate these requirements to others effectively.
• Provide project benefit analysis to assist management in determination of projects to pursue.
• Create project-related documents including, but not limited to, requests for proposal, project charters, project specification documents, project scope documents, schedules, budgets, and performance reports.
• Document project estimates and manage project costs and related budgeting.
• Development and management of a project timeline.
• Execute projects to the alignment of published guidelines and Application Development Life Cycle.
• Assist with developing a change management plan with sponsors and execute as needed.
• Project communications including stakeholder identification, updates, and performance reporting.
• Assist with procurement of products and/or services including negotiation of terms and contract vetting to ensure a fair agreement is reached.
• Assist with planning and oversight of quality assurance and control.
• Continuous improvement of project management skills both for the individual and the organization.
• Responsible for attending on-site work during normal business hours, in the typical work week, as well as extra time as needed to fulfill job duties.
• Ensure all aspects of company policy and procedures regarding good business and department practices are followed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business or related field or 5+ years experience
• Ability to communicate expectations to a team in a group setting when working on projects.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to delegate tasks to ensure all tasks are assigned to resources.
• Proven ability to work as part of and excel in a team environment.
• Ability to create and maintain documentation for project tracking purposes
• Proven ability to develop processes to increase productivity and efficiency
• Ability to communicate on a regular basis regarding project statuses to project team, project stakeholders and sponsors.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals daily
• Ability to attend on-site work during normal business hours, in the typical work week, as well as extra time as needed to fulfill job duties

Benefits of working for Food City:

401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit, Company paid Life and Disability Insurance, Medical Plan with wellness benefits, Dental Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Associate Offers, and so much more!

About Food City:

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to "run the best store in town." Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations. We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.