**Job Description:** **Ignite Your Career At Miller!** We are seeking a skilled IT Business Analyst to serve as a critical bridge between our business stakeholders and technology teams who can effectively translate organizational needs into positive business outcomes, while recognizing the impact on our growing global organization. The successful candidate will analyze business processes, identify technology solutions, and facilitate the implementation of systems that drive operational efficiency and support strategic business objectives. The IT Business Analyst will collaborate closely with internal customers, business partners, and external application vendors to understand and support business processes, workflows, and their alignment with current and future software solutions. In this role, the IT-Business Analyst will be responsible for comprehending and addressing business needs by providing technical solutions through creating detailed business requirements, testing, and system documentation. **Your Essential Functions:** **Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering** + Act as a liaison between IT and cross-functional business areas + Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand current processes, pain points, and business requirements + Conduct detailed analysis of current and future state business workflows, systems, and data flows + Ensure alignment of business processes and requirements to strategic roadmaps + Document functional and non-functional requirements using industry-standard methodologies + Facilitate requirements workshops and stakeholder interviews to create comprehensive business requirements documents (BRDs) and functional specifications + Drive to keep current with evolving technology with the ability to apply it to future strategic objectives **Solution Design & Recommendations** + Evaluate existing systems and processes to identify improvement opportunities + Research and recommend technological solutions that align with business needs and budget constraints + Develop cost-benefit analyses for proposed technology initiatives + Create process maps, wireframes, and system design documentation + Collaborate with solution architects and technical teams on system design + Work with vendors and service providers to assist in the selection of products and services that deliver solutions with industry leading security and efficiencies that align with corporate objectives **Project Management & Implementation** + Support project managers in planning and executing technology implementations + Ability to work in both the Waterfall and Agile methodologies + Create detailed project plans, timelines, and resource requirements + Coordinate with cross-functional teams including developers, QA testers, and infrastructure teams + Monitor project progress and communicate status updates to stakeholders + Ensure deliverables meet defined business requirements + Manage and evaluate changes to scope and assess associated project impacts **Testing & Quality Assurance** + Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on business requirements + Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) with business stakeholders + Document and track defects through resolution + Validate that implemented solutions meet specified business requirements **Qualifications** **What You’ll Need** + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, equivalent, or related work experience + 5+ years of experience working in a large, multi-regional, corporate environment + 3+ years of experience working in an engineering / manufacturing environment + 3-5 years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, or related IT role + Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously + Excellent problem-solving abilities with strong customer support orientation + Proven track record of meeting commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity + Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive, and energy + Solid verbal and written communication skills **We Value, But Do Not Require:** + CBAP, PMI-PBA, PMP or CAPM certification + Experience in engineering or manufacturing environment + Ability to work in a matrix environment + Experience with Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations + Understanding of supply chain, light manufacturing and inventory management **Company Description** Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns. Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (http://www.itw.com/) (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment. The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people. **Additional Information** ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Why ITW Welding?** **Here’s what we offer to help you build the future you want:** + _Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future._ + _Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters._ + _Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind._ + _Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey._ + _Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development._ **At ITW Welding, we’re not just a place to work – we’re a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a difference!** **_ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._** _ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._ _As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._