Product Designer/Business Analyst

Description Business Analyst operates with greater independence, owning end-to-end analysis for moderately complex business initiatives. This role bridges business and technical teams, drives requirement definition, supports solution design, and contributes to process optimization. Responsibilities • Requirements Management • Independently elicit, analyse, and document business/functional requirements for assigned initiatives. • Translate business needs into clear specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria. • Stakeholder Engagement • Serve as a primary point of contact between business units and technical/IT teams. • Facilitate workshops, requirement walkthroughs, and status reviews with stakeholders. • Process & Solution Analysis • Analyse current business processes and recommend improvements, including automation and AI-enabled solutions. • Support solution design discussions and validate feasibility with technical teams. • Data Analysis & Insights • Perform data analysis to support decision-making; build reports/dashboards using tools like Power BI/Excel. • Apply AI/analytics tools to identify trends and generate actionable insights. • Project & Delivery Support • Manage BA deliverables within project timelines; track risks/issues related to requirements. • Lead UAT planning and execution, ensuring solutions meet business needs. • Governance & Documentation • Ensure documentation meets Ford's audit, compliance, and quality standards. • Maintain traceability between requirements, design, and testing. • Mentorship & Collaboration • Provide guidance to entry-level analysts. • Collaborate cross-functionally across regions/teams as needed. Qualifications Required Skills & Qualifications: • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills. • Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL, Visio, JIRA, and AI-assisted productivity tools. • Solid understanding of business process modelling, agile/waterfall methodologies. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Desired Attributes: • Strong analytical and critical-thinking mindset. • Proactive, self-driven, and solution-oriented. • Comfortable adopting and championing AI tools to improve efficiency.