Senior Business Data Analyst (Manufacturing Domain)

About the role

Day-to-day: Facilitate discovery workshops with business stakeholders, analyze business requirements, create data visualizations with Power BI, and translate business needs into scalable data solutions with engineers

You'll bring: Minimum 7 years as Business Analyst, manufacturing/automation domain expertise, strong analytics and data analysis skills, experience with data warehousing or data lake initiatives

Good fit if: Track record leading data discovery engagements, experience defining data products, ability to identify optimization opportunities across project lifecycles

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About Client:
The client specializes in delivering technology solutions and services to help businesses with digital transformation, software development, and IT consulting. It provides custom software development services across various platforms and technologies, catering to different industries and domains. The client helps businesses modernize their IT systems, adopt new technologies, and transform their operations to stay competitive in the digital age.
Client is known for its emphasis on innovation, agility, and a collaborative work culture. The company encourages its employees to explore creative solutions and stay updated with the latest technology trends.

Rate Range: $55-$60/Hr

Job Description:

• Should have Manufacturing domain expertise.
• Proven track record delivering Data Warehousing, Data Lake, Master Data Management, Analytics, or Data Product initiatives.
• Experience leading data discovery and business process analysis engagements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Organize and facilitate Design Thinking and Discovery workshops with business stakeholders.
• Understand the client's business goals, technology landscape, product roadmap, organizational structure, and key stakeholders.
• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements into functional and non-functional specifications.
• Break down problem statements and create clear logical and functional flows.
• Analyze data to draw business-relevant insights and create data visualizations using tools like Power BI.
• Maintain a prioritized backlog on the use cases agreed upon with stakeholders.
• Define and track acceptance criteria, critical success factors, and ROI for each use case.
• Identify areas for optimization and enhancement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively engage stakeholders through workshops, POCs, and proposals to deliver additional business value.
• Engage with business teams to understand what data they create and consume Data sources and origins.
• How data supports business decisions Current manual data preparation and challenges.
• Act as a consultant and trusted advisor, guiding stakeholders on data product best practices and opportunities.
• Identify, define, and prioritize data products based on business value, enterprise reuse, and cross-functional impact.
• Document business, functional, and data requirements, including user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Work with Data Architects, Data Engineers, and business teams to translate business needs into scalable data solutions.
• Define data product ownership, stewardship, and governance requirements.
• Create and maintain a Data Product Catalog, including business definitions, use cases, and success metrics.
• Analyze business processes to identify opportunities for reporting, analytics, automation, AI, and machine learning enablement.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and prioritization across multiple business functions.
• Drive adoption of standardized, trusted, and reusable data products across the organization.
• Track business value realization, user adoption, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure data products support multiple teams and business processes while maintaining quality and governance standards.

Must Have Skills:

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst.
• Analytics, Data Analysis & Interpretation (Strong).
• Manufacturing / Automation domain experience.

About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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About manufacturing at ApTask

Manufacturing roles at ApTask cover plant operations, quality engineering, supply-chain, lean/Six Sigma, and production-technology positions across automotive, consumer-goods, medical-device, and industrial-equipment clients. We recruit engineers, managers, and technicians who understand the specific MES, ERP (SAP S/4, Oracle, Infor), and PLM stack the client runs — not generic operations profiles. Every candidate is safety-certified against the plant's specific process (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, FDA 21 CFR) and background-verified to the depth the client's HR org requires.