IBM Nigeria Vacancy : Telecom Business Analyst

IBM Nigeria is set to recruit fr the position of a Telecom Business Analyst. We are an American multinational technology and consulting corporation, with headquarters in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. We are recruiting for the following Job Title: Telecom Business Analyst Job ID GBS-0539913 Job Description Build and maintain client relationships both with Business and IT Heads. Work collaboratively with client in documenting the CBR (Client business requirements) and SOW (Statement of work). Engage directly with business owners for collecting business requirement. Prepare weekly and monthly status/review decks (ppt.) and engage with client senior executives to share project status. Should be able to do development on small Change Requests (with efforts less than 10 man days). Should be able to validate/provide feedback, on the work effort estimation, given by vendor on various projects/ change requests. Should take the responsibility on updating the PAW (Project Authorization Workflow) tool for project mile stones, cost case and project status on regular basis. Attend meeting with Group/Centralized team on status and strategies. Lead meetings where required. Assist design and development teams in translating the business requirements into technical specifications. Review and provide feedback on developed training content. Assist business team in conducting the User Acceptance Test. Assist project team in getting the required sign-offs from client. Be able to understand Customer pain points. Discuss with Group team to leverage internal and external solutions. Suggest viable solutions to address Customer pain points. Coordinate with Group team to understand, Group level projects planned for the respective OpOCs and accordingly communicate their statuses to local Business/IT team on regular basis. Push back the requirements which are expected to be delivered/addressed by transformation/future projects. Take responsibility for delivery of assignments (within the AMS scope) locally. Manage local partners and vendors. Qualifications 1.) Required Bachelor's Degree At least 3 years experience in Telecommunications industry domain. At least 3 years experience in good understanding of BSS/OSS. At least 3 years experience in GSM Industry trends, issues and challenges. At least 3 years experience in understanding Business process, policies and procedures. At least 3 years experience in ability to Communicate, solve problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm and innovation. At least 3 years experience in meeting deadlines in a high pressure environment. At least 3 years experience in adapt to a changing environment and multi-task assignments. At least 3 years experience in Competing and being a team player English: Fluent 2.) Preferred Master's Degree in Information Technology At least 5 years experience in Telecommunications industry domain. At least 5 years experience in good understanding of BSS/OSS. At least 5 years experience in GSM Industry trends, issues and challenges. At least 5 years experience in understanding Business process, policies and procedures. At least 5 years experience in ability to Communicate, solve problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm and innovation. At least 5 years experience in meeting deadlines in a high pressure environment. At least 5 years experience in adapt to a changing environment and multi-task assignments. At least 5 years experience in Competing and being a team player Application Closing Date 16th January, 2013 Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online