Business Analyst – Operations Excellence

Job Title – Business Analyst – Operations Excellence

Career Level – D2

The Axial Programme (Global S/4HANA implementation)

Salary Competitive

Seeking BA to support the Non SAP workstream to lead us to new horizons. Are you excited about driving change, innovation and making a lasting impact? If you’re ready to be at the fore-front of transformation, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

At AstraZeneca we are on the brink of monumental transformation; a once-in-a-generation programme that will shape global ways of working for the future. Technology is at the heart of it all and we’re in search of BA and Project Support teams to join us.

The Axial Programme is a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system powered by S4/Hana it will be:

implemented right across the AstraZeneca

provide our business with standardised processes, enhanced financial management, common data and real time reporting

used by more than 20k employees daily

transform the way we work through our entire supply chain – from bench to patient

Detailed Job Description

Reporting to an SPM or PM, the BA will support a workstream, track progress of the key activities and task of the team. The role can support any stage in the project lifecycle and is accountable for specific activities assigned in larger projects and/ programmes. This role is also required to follow established project processes, cadence and standards and identify improvement areas.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Project Coordination: Assisting in the coordination and management of project activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting meeting minutes.

Administrative Support: Providing administrative support to project managers and teams, such as maintaining project documentation, tracking project expenses, and managing project-related communications.

Reporting and Analysis: Compiling and analyzing project data to generate reports, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision-making.

Risk and Issue Management: Assisting in the identification, assessment, and management of project risks and issues, and supporting the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.

Quality Assurance: Contributing to the maintenance of project quality standards, ensuring compliance with project management methodologies, and supporting the implementation of quality assurance processes.

Documentation Management: Managing project documentation, including version control, storage, and retrieval, to ensure that project information is organized and accessible.

Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvement within project management activities and contributing to the development and implementation of improvement initiatives.

Working Knowledge of Power BI, Sharepoint and JIRA to support the PMs, BAs and Engagement leads

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Project coordination skills

Good communication and organisational skills

Familiar with project management and delivery methodologies and standards

Technical or business degree or relevant proven experience

Project delivery/project coordination role.

Working Knowledge of Power BI, Sharepoint and JIRA

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Why AstraZeneca?

At Astrazeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

Are you already imaging yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and hope its yours

If you’re curious to know more then we welcome your application no later than

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