Work Flexibility: Hybrid

IT Lead Business Analyst - Commercial Europe

Based in our Amsterdam office, the Lead Business Analyst is responsible for solving complex business problems with automated systems. He/She will act as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, with a view to developing effective and scalable systems and procedures. He/She will be responsible for building strong collaborative relationships with the European teams with a specific focus on the Commercial function. He/She will be responsible for understanding business processes, eliciting and documenting requirements, and coordinating communication among various business groups and Information Systems (IS) technical teams.

What you will do:

Partner with business and technical teams to drive consensus on the best solution to business problems and the delivery of new solutions and enhancementsBuild and maintain strong relationships with the European Commercial teams, including Marketing, Sales, Pricing, Finance, etc.Improve the business analysis function through best practices, process management, mentoring, and educationDefine tangible use cases that align desired technology output to commercial objectivesRecommend business process and system changes to improve efficiency and business outcomesEnsure clear communication between business stakeholders and IS technical teamsImprove the business analysis function through best practices, process management, mentoring, and education

What you need:

Required:

Bachelor’s degreeMinimum 7 years of professional experienceAbility to work effectively in a matrix organization structure with significant emphasis on collaboration and persuasion, rather than relying entirely on command and controlExperience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear and understandable formatDemonstrated ability to understand, evaluate and recommend changes to business processesExperience working with high level business stakeholdersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSelf-motivated and organized with a strong desire to succeed

Preferred:

Bachelor’s in business administration or computer information systemsQualification in Business Analysis or equivalentKnowledge of Agile Development methodologiesExperience with Salesforce.comExperience working in a regulated environmentKnowledge of finance terminology and processes would be helpfulInternational and/or life-sciences experience would also be an asset

What we offer:

Flat hierarchies and responsibility. Through flat hierarchies, we strengthen the initiative and willingness of our employees to take over responsible tasks.We grow talent. At Stryker we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.Team spirit & engagement. We create engaged and inclusive teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions.Competitive salary and Benefits. With us, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with your job.Recognition of your performance. At our company, outstanding individual and cross-functional team performance is rewarded. Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.Stryker Women's Network (SWN). The SWN is committed to an open and modern corporate culture that fosters the development of talented and dedicated women. SWN is open to all employees and strongly advocates an inclusive work environment.

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