Position Overview:
This role is for a consultancy mission at a client site through Keystone Solutions. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Business Analyst / Product Owner (BA/PO) to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining, prioritizing, and overseeing software products that meet both business and customer needs as a Keystone Solutions consultant.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and stakeholders, to ensure that the software application meets the required specifications and delivers high value to users and the business. You'll be part of a team of several Product Owners/Business Analysts, each having full responsibility for one or more modules of the FOCUS suite, part of the program that represents the future platform.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Vision & Strategy:
- Define and communicate a clear product vision, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
- Create and maintain the project roadmap, ensuring project features and releases are prioritized based on business objectives and customer feedback.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to define and refine product strategies and identify opportunities for product innovation.
- Ensure the final solution complies with architectural principles & concepts and with requirements (incl. capabilities, business processes, information models, interfaces, project management, QA, documentation, services).
Requirements Gathering & Documentation:
- Work closely with stakeholders to gather and document product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Define detailed product specifications and ensure alignment with the development and support teams' capabilities.
- Ensure that requirements are clear, concise, and prioritized effectively for efficient development and delivery.
Release Management:
- Oversee the planning, scheduling, and coordination of software releases.
- Ensure all releases are tracked, documented, and version-controlled.
- Manage the deployment pipeline from development to production environments.
Coordination:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Suppliers POs, operations, QA, etc.) to ensure timely and efficient deployment of releases and installations.
- Ensure that the installation and release processes adhere to project timelines, goals, and budgets.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Act as the main point of contact between stakeholders and the development teams.
Product Delivery:
- Ensure timely delivery of product features and releases according to the product roadmap.
- Monitor progress and track performance against deadlines, resolving roadblocks to ensure that deliverables are met.
- Ensure that the product is built in line with agreed-upon specifications, functionality, and user experience requirements and that the final solution does not bring any regression compared to the existing one.
- Act as a liaison towards the supplier organization regarding domain/project activities.
Continuous Improvement:
- Evaluate current processes and recommend improvements to streamline installation and release management.
Reporting:
- Report on a weekly basis to management on the status of the product and flag any issues that may arise.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a relevant field.
- Proven experience in IT installation, software deployment, and release management.
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, hardware, software, and network systems is a real asset.
- Experience with release management tools such as Git or similar.
- Familiarity with Agile, ITIL, and DevOps methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Product Management Expertise:
- Good understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
- Ability to define clear product requirements, prioritize tasks, and make data-driven decisions.
Communication & Collaboration:
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on team collaboration and stakeholder management.
- Experience in leading product discussions, presentations, and product training sessions.
Analytical & Problem-Solving:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret user feedback, market trends, and data to guide product decisions.
- Ability to identify product opportunities, risks, and issues, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
Technical Acumen:
- Familiarity with software development processes and technical concepts, including APIs, databases, and integration points.
Education & Experience:
- At least 10 years of experience in Business Analysis.
- At least 10 years of experience in Project/Product Management.
- A first experience in large public organizations would be an asset.
- Good knowledge of business process analysis & modeling techniques.
- Mother tongue: French or Dutch. Proficiency, both written & oral, in the other national language and in English is a must.
If you are ready to tackle technical and strategic challenges in a dynamic consultancy environment, apply today at Keystone Solutions Career Portal.
