business analyst

Function

We’re Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world’s potential. We’re people-centric and here to power good. Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from what’s now to what’s next. We make it happen through the power of acceleration.

Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

Job Summary:**

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, driving strategic initiatives and optimizing operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:**

* Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria through various techniques (interviews, workshops, surveys).
* Translate business needs into clear, concise, and actionable functional and non-functional specifications for development teams.
* Conduct detailed data analysis and process modeling to identify areas for improvement and propose solutions.
* Collaborate with stakeholders across departments, including business users, technical teams, and project managers, to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
* Develop and execute test plans, coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensure solutions meet business requirements.
* Assist in the creation of project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
* Support the implementation and deployment of new systems and processes, including training and post-implementation support.
* Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions, recommending further enhancements.
* Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and business analysis methodologies.

Job Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within a large multinational corporation.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and processes.
* Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
* Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., UML, BPMN, user stories, use cases).
* Experience with various software development life cycles (SDLC) methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Experience with data visualization tools and reporting is a plus.
* Familiarity with Hitachi's business domains (e.g., IT, energy, industry, mobility) is advantageous.

We’re a global, team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you.

Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.