Senior Business Analyst – Product Master Data Processes

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Assist in the global product master data initiative.

• Develop and enhance product master data processes to facilitate new product launches.

• Lead or co-lead the collection of requirements for product master data projects and regional growth.

• Convert business needs into well-structured, actionable requirements.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define future-state workflows, process modifications, and business rules.

• Prepare a build-ready scope for smooth transition into planning and execution.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement across active and completed workstreams.

• Assess possibilities for enhancing speed, usability, governance, and data integrity.

• Design scalable future-state process architectures.

• Foster simplification and standardization among teams and regions.

• Gather input from stakeholders and harmonize requirements across product, business, and technology teams.

• Communicate requirements, decisions, and the impacts of processes effectively.

• Offer recommendations and constructive challenges where necessary.

• Create and improve user stories, acceptance criteria, and associated documentation.

• Support prioritization between MVP and future enhancements.

• Clarify requirements and translate feedback for team members involved in delivery.

• Contribute to change management and training initiatives.

• Enhance the requirements-to-build cycle to minimize defects and rework.

• Improve backlog quality and the transition into delivery.

• Help establish a repeatable operating model for the global scaling of product master data processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Business, Finance, Data Science, Marketing, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of practical experience in business analysis, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and future-state definition.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in supporting process transformation or business process improvement projects.

• At least 3 years of experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed setting.

• Capability to work independently while collaborating with senior leaders and subject matter experts.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficient in SQL for querying, validating, and analyzing structured data.

• Experience with enterprise data import/export processes, including integrations and ETL workflows.

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, JDE, or JDA.

• Competence in PowerPoint.

• Over 3 years of experience supporting product master data or similar business processes.

• More than 2 years of experience in supporting global or regional rollout projects.

• At least 2 years of experience in identifying and shaping process improvement initiatives.

• Knowledge of workflow-driven business processes and digital transformation efforts.

• Experience in supporting backlog, story, or delivery-readiness activities with product or technology teams.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with the MS Office Suite.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• 401(k) plan.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Wellness program.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products.

• Discounts through partner and vendor programs.

• Opportunities for career development and multiple career paths.

• Access to a digital learning portal.

• Participation in Lean Academy and online university programs.

• Certificates and specializations available from colleges and universities.

• Opportunities for volunteerism and sustainable business practices.