Senior Business Technical Analyst Job

Requisition Summary

The Kenworth team is looking for an ambitious and self-directed Business Technology Analyst to lead our projects from conception to launch. The Business Technology Analyst focus is to drive innovation and deliver solutions that change the way we do business and move Kenworth into the future. Successful candidates will be highly self-directed, excellent problem-solvers and be able to work with all levels of the organization. Strong leadership skills and excellent communication skills are required. This Business Technology Analyst will work as part of an Agile team to deliver projects and drive business benefits. Strong knowledge of software delivery methodologies is required. As a member of the Kenworth Application Development team, your responsibilities will include gathering requirements, helping to define a product vision and strategy, and working with developers to manage and execute projects.

Company Information

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks.  PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates.  PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of medium and complex technology projects and initiatives to provide high quality solutions to the end users, including project management from initiation through deployment
• Lead projects of moderate to high complexity with teams of 6 or more participants with budgets in the $1M range and project efforts of 7,500 man-hours or more
• Engage in multiple smaller projects, initiatives, and system requests simultaneously
• Provide project leadership with a driven Agile approach
• Coach the development team as the Scrum Master, lead Scrum ceremonies, and assist product owners with backlog prioritization
• Build and execute project plans, ensuring conformance to established PACCAR standards and procedures
• Perform project management tasks including project execution through the ITD Project Management Office and reporting status to senior management
• Facilitate workshops to scope projects and gather user stories from multiple stakeholders, teams, and departments
• Support developers during the development process to understand the requirements while refining user stories with the business
• Perform organizational tasks regarding change control, incident management, and audit
• Perform functional, integration, and regression testing as needed to support projects
• Acquire and coordinate resources and services from both external vendors and internal teams
• Identify risks and collaborate with the team on mitigation plans

Qualifications/Skills

• 5+ years of experience in a business analyst or project manager role
• Capacity to lead and work effectively with development teams
• Highly self-motivated and flexible with focus on delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies including Scrum
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving, facilitation, and customer service skills
• Able to work effectively in a team environment with little or no supervision
• Strong understanding of business process, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Effective presentation skills suitable for senior management
• Working knowledge of application technology stack and requirements for integration into the business environment
• Proficient with Microsoft productivity tools, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Azure DevOps
• On-call availability for business support
• LEAN and/or Six Sigma experience preferred
• Advanced Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM), project management training (PMP), and Six Sigma certification or training is desired

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field is strongly desired.