Business/Project Analyst

For our client we are currently looking for a Business Analyst in Basel, Switzerland.

ROLE PURPOSE, MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Engineering of application migration solutions:

Responsible for engineering application migration solutions;
Verifies and documents As-Is Components with support from Application Owners or Service Delivery Managers;
Defines Move Approach per Component based on Solution Architect inputs;
Defines To-Be Components with support from Solution Architects;
Documents Special Requirements with support from Solution Architects;
Reviews and fixes move dates based on availability/constrains of Applications Owners and Vendor Delivery Teams;
Creates Application Move Map (AMM) and obtains necessary sign-offs;
Creates Application Move Specification List and Technical Specification List with support from Solution Architects;
Define Application Cutover Plans (ACPs) and obtains necessary sign-offs.

Delivering of application migrations:

Accountable for delivering successful migrations as per project Master Plan;
Manage Application Analyst resources allocated to migration activities;
Reviews and approves Application Move Maps (AMMs);
Reviews and completes Detailed Migration Plans;
Reviews and approves Application Cutover Plans (ACPs);
Aligns with other Migration Leads and Vendor Delivery Teams the move day activities;
Tracks and manages ACPs along with Vendor MoD (Manager on Duty) during cutover days;
Ensures and facilitates business testing;
Ensures timely sign-off of "Formal Acceptance" documents;
Identify, escalate and manage resolution of migration risks and issues.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Fluent in English - oral and written
German desirable
Several years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a similar role
Novartis experience together with a good understanding of processes/organization etc. is a true asset
Experience with MS Office Tools, MS SharePoint and MS Project Plan
Team work in a challenging IT environment
Ability to work in an international as well as multicultural environment
Good written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility and experience in prioritizing tasks
Ability to deal with variable workload

Start date: 07/01/2013
Duration: 27/12/2013

Please quote reference number M93194A in the subject of all correspondence.Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.