Business Analyst CUM Project Manager at NMB Bank Tanzania

Ensure business needs are addressed through the definition and implementation of correct functional and technical requirements, proper translation of the requirements into functional and technical specifications, and testing of delivered solutions to meet the required quality standards.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage project schedule, scope, cost, quality, risks, procurements, change, and stakeholders as per the approved project baselines.
• Document and prioritize the functional, business process, and non-functional requirements that address the needs of project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project sponsors to determine project scope and vision.
• Translate conceptual customer requirements into functional requirements that are comprehensible to developers/project teams.
• Review solution designs as well as functional and technical specification documents.
• Work with functional leaders to help develop business cases for additional software development and/or acquisition.
• Create and maintain the product backlog and design board to monitor project scope.
• Participate in Unit and QA testing to ensure features and functions are optimized.
• Update/create end-user and technical guides as part of a software release.
• Organize and facilitate kick-off workshops to determine project objectives, scope, approach, organization, controls, and governance framework.
• Facilitate development and approval of the business case and business realization plan.
• Estimate resources, budget, and participants required to achieve program goals and motivate for their allocation.
• Establish governance and communication structures for all designated programs and projects.
• Serve as chairperson of the program working committee and secretary of the program steering committee.
• Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions by ensuring clear ownership of risk events and timely escalation to management.
• Manage changes to program scope, budget, timelines, and acceptance criteria in line with the agreed process.
• Facilitate development of test cases and scenarios.
• Oversee system integration, security, and user acceptance testing.
• Facilitate program and project closure workshops and ensure lessons learned are applied to improve future practices.
• Ensure an effective maintenance and support model is established and handed over for operation.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Solid knowledge of banking processes and operations.
• Extensive business analysis skills.
• Extensive test management skills.
• Extensive process documentation and mapping skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; Good verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• A proven self-starter with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent planning, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Computer literate with excellent working knowledge of all relevant project software.
• People management skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Engineering, Business, Accounting, or related fields.
• Certifications in Business Analysis Frameworks and one of the recognized project management methodologies.
• Sound Business Analysis and Project Management background with practical application in a busy large corporate setting for at least 5 years.
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with ERP systems implementations, especially on procure-to-pay business processes.

Additional Information:

NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and achieving a gender-balanced workforce. Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Note: NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.