IS Data Functional Analyst (Brussels)

Je functie: Context of the mission
The candidate will work in the IS Data Analysis & BI Team. He/She will be responsible of the functional design and the delivery of projects. The candidate will be responsible for the solution set-up, the functional follow-up of the realization to lead the projects to their successful implementation.
This includes (but non-exclusively):
° communication & synchronization with project leader & project board members
° collaboration with the architecture teams & the team leaders of the different domains impacted or involved in the project for the scoping & estimation of the project
° adequate communication & reporting to the management (both IT & Business) on the project progress
° test & assess the project implementation

1. Document Objective
Current document aims to describe the mission expectations and most particularly the main operational objectives & services that are expected to be delivered. Services listed in this document are describing the most accurately possible the mission content however the list could not be considered as strictly exhaustive as mission content could of course evolve over time.
This document is communicated at the beginning of the mission and will be signed by the consultant.
2. Job Description
IS Transformation and Technology II is looking for experienced data functional designer to enforce its Data Team. The amount of transformational project is constantly growing and the technology landscape is also evolving really fast.
In this context the mission of the candidate functional designer will be to design solution in many different projects & technologies.
We expect the data functional designer to:
° Organize and moderate workshops with the business client in order to define their business needs.
° Document the functional design
° Explain the functional contents of the projects to the development team (link between users and the development team)
° Monitor/control the functional design.
° Assist the project manager for project planning and follow-up
° Ensure the respect of the functional and technical design standards.
° Help to define the testing approach of the projects with the clients & participate to the execution
3. Reporting
A weekly reporting is expected allowing to assess progress. Reporting should list the performed activities and their status. This reporting is specifically important during hand over phase and first 6 months.
4. Services to deliver
Organize and moderate workshops with the business client in order to define their business needs.
° Description
o Together with the architects and the business, determine the best scope for the project (balance value/cost/timing)
o Identify opportunities
o Challenge the business to avoid over-engineering
o Keep a trace of open points and the related decisions/actions
° Timing before full autonomy
o 1 month
° Minimal expected outputs
High-level presentation with project options and solution
Document the functional design
° Description
° Document the "what" of a project,
° Document the "why",
° Defining the first cut & detailed functional design of systems
° Documenting and maintaining the functional design
° Design the different data patrimonies and keep it coherent in the time
° Timing before full autonomy
o Immediately
° Minimal expected outputs
o none
Explain the functional contents of the projects to the development team (link between users and the development team)
° Description
o Take initiatives to communicate the functional designs
o Ensure everyone has the level of information he needs when he needs it.
° Timing before full autonomy
o 1 month
° Minimal expected outputs
o Presentation with project scope, timing & design description
Monitor/control the functional design

Mission period
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
(Depending on project evolution, extension is possible)

Localisation
Brussels centre.
Je profiel: Required knowledge / Experience
Educational and experience requirements include engineering degree or equivalent.

Language requirement
*Dutch and French, one fluent, the other one can be basic.
English : Good

Required Knowledge and Experience
Personal Skills
Mandatory
° Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
° Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
° Pragmatism & result orientation
° Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
° Demonstrated ability to work in a small team setting.
° Ability to communicate effectively in both official languages is an asset.
° Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence etc.).
° Quick learner
° Good dynamism

Preferable
° Leadership skills

Business experience required > 2 Years Experience
Mandatory
° Experience in data modelling and functional analysis

Preferable
° Interest for Business Process Analysis
° Experience in functional Enterprise modelling and Architecture (trough projects)
° Good knowledge of insurance processes

Technical experience required > 2 Years Experience
Mandatory
° Combination of technical training plus 2 years' experience/knowledge of data application development and/or management required.
° Good computer skills, proficient with Microsoft office applications including Microsoft BI Tools.
° Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards etc. And their impact on project activities is vital.…

Preferable
° Experience with some Data Programming Language like SAS

Functional experience required 5 Years Experience
Mandatory
° Demonstrated ability to establish a good design
° Demonstrated experience in leading an implementation
° Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on budget.
° Proven experience in implementation of project with data orientation
° Planning & estimation skills & techniques
° Project indicators (Earned Value Analysis)
° Highlight reporting

Preferable
° Data modeling in Erwin