Business Analyst

• Open Position

Business Analyst

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Houston, Shipcom HQ

About The Role Shipcom is looking for a Business Analyst with an entrepreneurial mindset, who can drive product strategy, influence and inspire executives, and work with several other teams including project managers, customers, and sales in delivering a finished product.

As a Business Analyst, you will help build the product roadmap, and vision for our SaaS based IoT software platform. You will conduct market research to design products that customers want and will compare our products to competitor’s products in order to assess competition in the market. You will gather requirements by working directly with end users and stakeholders, create wire-frame mock-ups, and coordinate the project details as directed through documentation, development, testing, and implementation.

Shipcom is looking for a Business Analyst who has demonstrated a track record of success in business analysis and project management, experience in leading agile development teams while possessing a passion for creating value for customers.

This is a unique opportunity to join a small team and have a large impact across different sides of the business as it advances quickly to meet customer demand. As an integral member on the team, you will have a massive impact on our product’s success.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Collaborate with key customers, industry stakeholders, and executives to define the vision, build and execute the product strategy, and create the future of IoT products
• Research and monitor existing customers, industry trends and developments to identify potential new product opportunities
• Prioritize potential initiatives by demonstrating their alignment with our business strategy and the value to our current or future users
• Design innovative product solutions to customer goals, with a focus on ease-of-use, simplicity, and capability
• Develop user stories, manage the product backlog and prioritize them based on changing requirements
• Ensure all aspects are completed in the Product Lifecycle: Feasibility, Design, Development, Testing, Technical Support, and all Product Launch Operations
• Possess ability to stick to timelines and measure progress during development
• Serve as an ardent evangelist of the product to internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required in Information Systems or Computer Engineering or related field strongly preferred
• 5+ years of applicable experience in business systems analysis or product management
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodology is required. Scrum Master, 1 year (Preferred)
• Proficiency in Process Engineering methodologies and Change Management practices
• Extensive experience managing and growing enterprise products
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) that shine when you’re talking with a customer or engaging with cross-functional teams
• Desire for creating value for the customer through innovation and simplicity
• Strong organizational skills and can multitask across teams, projects, and priorities
• Being passionate about what you do and a get-things-done attitude to make your product and team successful

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Engaging and supportive work environment
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options