Sr Operations Business Analyst Job

Position Detail Sr Operations Business Analyst Atlanta, GA Date: 10/26/2009
Company: The Home Depot
Category: Operations
Type: Full-time
Travel: None

Relocation no
POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION PURPOSE - Senior Operations Business Analysts are responsible for leading small to medium subsets of larger projects and initiatives and individual processes that bring value to The Home Depot. They must possess a high level of analytical ability to distinguish multiple components of a problem and develop conclusions using quantitative skills. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to leading teams on projects, effective communication to teams and other leaders, reviewing and understanding sales/financial data, identifying trends in business and the retail industry. A successful Senior Operations Business Analyst will possess and demonstrate strong leadership skills, analytical ability, and communication.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - * Lead Project Teams of Analysts and other associates * Perform data gathering tasks, synthesis - develop solutions, project/strategy planning and data utilization * Produce documents for teams and leadership to review and utilize. Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors * Build skills and knowledge including self-development, team knowledge and customer (internal) knowledge. * Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors.

NATURE AND SCOPE - * Typically reports to Store Operations Process Manager or Store Operations Business Manager (or Sr. Managers) * No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - * Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. * Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. ESSENTIAL SKILLS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Must be eighteen years of age. * Must pass the Drug Test * Must pass the Background Check.

EDUCATION REQUIRED - The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 3 Years
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES -

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - * Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - * 5 years of work experience is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES - * Experience leading high performing teams * Consulting management and/or project management. * Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis * Problem solving * Strong Operations, Retail and/or field knowledge

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
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