Description:
The IT Business Analyst will be assigned scope in one of the following application areas: ERP, CRM, HR/FIN, IT, PLM, Production Support, RPA, TMS (others may be added as needs arise).
It is essential to embody Valmont’s core values of Passion, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, and Delivering Results while cultivating a workplace where employees feel valued, trusted, understood, and respected.
Essential Functions
- Reports to the Manager – IT Applications; no direct reports.
- Requires up to 25% travel (domestic/international), including overnight stays.
- Flexible schedule, with some overlap with US core team hours (7 am–5 pm CST).
- Provide leadership in the use of Information Technology to become a trusted advisor to the business.
- Monitor industry trends, standards, and technologies to recommend and apply emerging tools.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and protect data.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and document functional requirements.
- Develop and validate testing plans; conduct user testing; coordinate UAT.
- Prepare documentation and train end users/stakeholders.
- Participate in cross-functional projects with broad organizational impact.
- Provide support activities escalated from the support team.
- Write supporting documentation such as release notes and help articles.
- Actively engage in all aspects of the SDLC.
- Recommend process improvements in both business and IT functions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree + 5 years relevant experience, OR Associate’s degree + 7 years relevant experience, OR 9+ years of relevant experience.
- 5+ years in a manufacturing or logistics/distribution environment.
- Understanding of enterprise business systems architecture, project management, and manufacturing principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Collaborative team experience.
- Proven analytical and evaluative abilities.
- Strong initiative, problem-solving, and organizational skills.