Microsoft SharePoint Technical Business Analyst
Ref: MYSBATitle: Microsoft SharePoint Technical Business Analyst
Type: Permanent
Division: IT
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Requirements analysis
Project scoping, system analysis, system and workflow design, process modelling and re-engineering
Information Architecture
Ability to analyse data to help categorise and structure information
Understand business entities, their attributes and relationships
Develop conceptual file plans and site maps to reflect the conceptual information requirements
Understand the different navigation models and how they should be used
Understand metadata standards, such as Dublin Core, and Taxonomies.
Documentation
Requirements Documentation, Functional Specifications, Technical Specifications, Project Estimation, Project Structure Documentation, Gap Analysis, Training Documentation, Metadata Analysis
Facilitation
Facilitation of workshops and interviewing
Usability
Usability testing, quality assurance
Testing
Test case development, test execution
Training
Demonstrations, Produce Training Documentation (manuals, quick sheets and presentations), Training Delivery; Presentation and lab-style
KEY METRIC AREAS:
Possesses a positive and flexible approach to clients and leads and supports more junior colleagues.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Expert with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS 2007).
Has an appreciation of Application Development Tools e.g. Visual Studio .NET 2005/2008
Commercial experience in delivering web based application architectures (including web services)
Has experience across a wide range of projects based on Microsoft platform i.e. SharePoint and custom .Net applications ; intranets, extranets , internet corporate presences, , document management, information management solutions, campaign based projects (e.g. media)
Commercial delivery experience involving web applications
Experience in delivering usability requirements including accessibility
Experience in development methodologies such as Agile, UML and user centered development
Competent in methods and techniques for structured reviews, including reviews of technical diagrams, test plans, business cases and any other key deliverables
Expert in the selection and application of information gathering methods, tools and techniques which are appropriate to the information required and the sources available e.g. contextual enquiries, focus groups, structured interviews, questionnaires, observation, statistical analysis
Familiar and capable of implementing Corporate, Industry and Professional Standards e.g. helpdesk procedures, corporate QMS, ISO 9001
Familiar with Operating Infrastructure used within own organization and is aware of project infrastructure and environment requirements
Qualifications: Must have 3rd level education (IT specific preferred)
Must be prepared to travel with role
Able to provide general consulting role on SharePoint, guiding the client through the collaboration principles and their business benefits. Should be hands on, able to quickly build relationships and liaise with all stakeholders and members of the project team
Good communication & presentation skills, particularly the ability to communicate complex technical issues in a jargon free manner to Client senior management
Desirable if is a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in 1 or more of following;
SharePoint Server 2007: Configuration; Exam 70-630 / Application Development; Exam 70-542
SharePoint Services 3.0: Application Development; Exam 70-541 / Configuration; Exam 70-631
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