Senior Business Analyst - Automotive and Manufacturing

Role Description

Senior Business Analyst – Automotive and Manufacturing – Detroit, MI

• Access and organize raw data feeds; develop queries and macros to streamline data processing workflows.
• Retrieve and analyze large datasets using Excel, SQL, SAP, Snowflake, and Power BI to support business intelligence.
• Design and implement reporting solutions that empower stakeholders to monitor performance and make data‑driven decisions.
• Create status‑at‑a‑glance visualizations and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reports, proactively resolving data discrepancies with a customer‑centric approach.
• Monitor existing metrics and develop new ones to identify opportunities for process and system improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by aligning strategy across teams and fostering operational cohesion.
• Identify and execute cost‑efficiency opportunities across the organization through data‑driven analysis.
• Deliver ad‑hoc reports and conduct root cause analysis to resolve metrics‑based issues and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with product managers, business, operations, and technical teams to define, prioritize, and deliver strategic roadmaps.
• Lead cross‑functional workshops to gather insights and ensure alignment across departments.
• Translate business needs into structured documentation including Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), use cases, and functional specifications.
• Support full project lifecycle activities including solution design, UAT planning, testing, implementation, and post‑deployment review.
• Provide post‑go‑live support, change management, and production issue resolution to ensure seamless transitions.
• Define and document business requirements, system specifications, and enhancement proposals for internal and third‑party systems.
• Coordinate with ERP, QA, and third‑party providers to develop, test, and implement system fixes and enhancements.
• Track and resolve production issues, provide regular status updates, and perform root cause analysis to recommend long‑term solutions.
• Provide training and support to team members on new tools and processes including SAP and Snowflake.
• Align Snowflake’s capabilities with business and technical needs to maximize value delivery.
• Assist in strategic planning initiatives and special projects to support organizational growth and transformation.
• Ensure cross‑functional alignment of goals and execution to successfully implement strategic initiatives.

• A bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science or a closely related field, and 2 years of progressive experience in business analysis, including business requirements gathering, planning, and monitoring data‑driven initiatives.
• Experience must include at least 2 years in the following areas:
  • Working within automotive or manufacturing domains.
  • SAP HANA, Snowflake, SQL, Power BI, and CRM platforms.
  • Agile methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and requirements management.
  • Stakeholder engagement, cross‑functional collaboration, and expectation alignment.
  • Delivering business value through effective data analysis.
  • Process optimization and business process reengineering.

Telework:
May be authorized for full‑time or part‑time telecommuting with authorization from manager and H.R.

Travel:
Up to 5% domestic travel to client sites for short‑or long‑term assignments.

Base Salary Range: $ to $ per year. Regional salary adjustments for CA, CO, NY, and WA states are base + 20% - 30%.

Location:

6001 Cass Avenue, Ste 600, Detroit, MI, 48202.