Ergon Inc. seeks a full-time
Sr. Business Analyst to join the team. The Sr. Business Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on project and program planning, budget, and performance data. This role involves working closely with Program Management, Project Managers, stakeholders, and other team members to ensure that metrics are accurately captured and used to drive decision-making and continuous improvement within the organization. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Sr. Business Analyst is essential for ensuring the Program Management Office operates efficiently by providing accurate data analysis and insightful reporting. This role supports decision-making and continuous improvement efforts, ultimately contributing to the success of the organization's projects and programs.
Sr. Business Analyst Education and Experience Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma) are a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis, business analysis, or a related field.
- Experience working in a PMO or project management environment is preferred.
- Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives is a plus.
Sr. Business Analyst Duties and Responsibilities: - Collect and analyze data on project performance, including efficiency, output, and outcome metrics.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity by implementing robust data collection procedures.
- Use statistical tools and software to visualize and analyze data and identify trends, patterns, and insights.
- Continuously update and maintain program budgets, including tracking forecasted spend and actual expenditures.
- Provide detailed financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
- Identify and communicate budget variances.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to communicate key metrics to stakeholders.
- Prepare detailed reports on project performance, highlighting areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Present findings to senior management and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Work closely with project managers and other team members to understand their data needs and provide relevant insights.
- Participate in meetings with stakeholders to discuss metrics, obtain their concurrence, and show how the metrics are used.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure data systems and tools are effectively supporting the PMO's needs.
- Conduct regular project management maturity assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses in the organization's project management practices.
- Recommend and implement improvements to data collection and analysis processes.
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in business and metric analysis.
Sr. Business Analyst Preferred Skills: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Excellent planning and organization, project management, and time management skills.
- Experience working with project management/task tracking tools like Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Jira.
- Strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
- Detail-oriented and capable of producing high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Why Ergon Inc.? At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching & profit sharing
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Tuition assistance
At Ergon Inc., we live by our core values: - Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
- Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
- Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
- Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.
Come and join the Ergon team. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.
We are an EEO/AAP employer.
Job Role: Sr. Business Analyst
Location: Flowood, MS
Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.