Job Description: Business Analyst - Agile/Scrum
Location: Jeddah, KSA
Are you a proactive and analytical Business Analyst with a passion for agile delivery and digital transformation? Join our team and play a pivotal role in driving business value through effective analysis and Scrum practices.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in Agile/Scrum environments
- Strong understanding of Agile principles and the Scrum framework
- Proven ability to write clear, actionable user stories with defined acceptance criteria
- Experience conducting workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions
- Skilled in impact analysis and supporting business case development
- Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar agile project tracking platforms
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
- Scrum certification (e.g., CSPO, CSM) is a plus
Key Competencies:
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering business value
- Effective facilitation and communication abilities
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional agile teams
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze business requirements
- Translate business needs into user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams
- Facilitate workshops and discovery sessions to understand goals and pain points
- Continuously refine the product backlog in alignment with product goals
- Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Ensure backlog grooming and prioritization aligns with business value and sprint objectives
- Support the team in removing blockers and enhancing agile maturity
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and iterative delivery of features
If interested, please revert with your updated CV in Word format to y[dot]elmkadem[at]huxley[dot]com and I will get back to you.
Any recommendations would be more than welcome.
Kind regards,
Youness
Award winner of:
KSA Recruitment Company of the Year, Best Executive Search Firm of the Year and IT & Digital Recruitment Company of the Year by TALint Recruitment Awards 2019/2020 | Best Executive Search Firm GCC by Global Banking & Finance Review 2019/2020 | Best Banking & Finance Recruitment Company in GCC, Best Fintech Recruitment Company in GCC and Best IT & Technology Recruitment Company in GCC by Global Banking & Finance Review 2020
