Principal Business Systems Analyst

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.Job SummaryPartners with Business Groups to ensure delivery of end-to-end business application solutions aligned to the business and IT strategy, as well as the support of Oracle EPM Applications. Works with Business Groups to define their global technology roadmaps. Manages projects from inception to completion with matrix, global teams.ResponsibilitiesBusiness Requirements AnalysisPartners with team members and vendors to gather requirementsIs respected by business for deep, cross functional business process expertise and innovative solutioning across platforms and systems/architecturesAble to distill executive level requirements into appropriate discovery work plans and guide team members on good requirements gatheringProcess Modeling and DesignPartners with team members and vendors to model business processesIs respected by business for driving innovative process improvementsAble to communicate process improvements at implementation and executive levelStakeholder ManagementSupports senior stakeholders and management team in identifying, communicating to senior stakeholdersIs recognized by senior managers as a skilled communicator, trusted to recognize and proactively manage key impacts and drive issue resolutionDemonstrates value from realized projectsSolution DesignResponsible to design strategic cross-functional and global solutions that align with long-term organizational goals and roadmapsAdvises on solutions prepared by peers or supporting team, to ensure that good design practices are followedIs recognized as expert within the industryEstablishes standardsDocumentationSupports senior management by creating architecture, project management and roadmap documentationFunctional DesignDevelops functional design standards and methodologies to deliver robust, agile functional designs that may span multiple functional areas and applicationsRecognized for innovative, deep and long-term designsKeeps up to date with industry trends and vendor capabilitiesDevelops functional designs in line with an Enterprise Architecture and the long-term business roadmapCollaborates with cross functional business and IT teams to ensure business needs are addressed in the functional designsManages delivery scope and risks, and sets right expectations with stakeholdersMentors junior BSAs to produce functional designsArchitectureApplication/integration architecture; constructs solutions across multiple functional areas and applicationsTesting & Test DesignDevelops test strategy and execution to cover testing in an optimal amount of timeEnsures cross functional testing coverageOrganizes test labs for repetitive testingDrives methodology and best practices for defect resolution and triagingAbility to manage multiple cross functional projects running in parallelOptimizes release management to strike good balance between business goals and delivery capacityAbility to logically split bigger projects into value added releases to gain business value in progressionIdentifies and manages risks in release deliverySystem ConfigurationsDesigns configurations methodology to drive consistency, robustness, speed and good governanceDay to Day Support (Production Support)Monitors and manages support metrics and trends for functional areasDrives team towards root cause identification and resolutionTraining and change managementDrives appropriate practices through collaboration with businessAnalyzes adoption rates and issues and assesses business case realization and proposes solutions to improveVendor ManagementManages/leads individual consultants or consulting teams as assignedParticipates in vendor advisory boards and user groupsIs accountable for creating and negotiating vendor contracts, MSA/SOW, License Agreements, and driving through internal reviews with GTS leadership and Legal teamsVendor & Application Technology EvaluationExecutes and guides large-scale vendor evaluations by BSA staff, vets recommendation and negotiation communications for executive reviewResponsible for executive communications and cross functional stakeholder buy-inBrings thought leadership to influence technology roadmap and decisionsQualifications7+ years experience with Oracle EPM Cloud, specifically Planning and Budgeting (PBCS/EPBCS)Hands-on expertise in at least one additional EPM module: Profitability and Cost Management (PCM/EPCM) Narrative Reporting Enterprise Data Management (EDM)Strong knowledge of Smart View, Calculation Manager, and Data ManagementProficiency in EPM Automate, REST APIs, and other integration tools for automation and data loadsExperience with metadata management, security configuration, and workflow/approval processes within EPMSolid understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processesAbility to troubleshoot complex issues and optimize system performanceExcellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skillsProven ability to work with cross-functional teams and lead projectsBachelor\'s in Information Systems, Business or related fieldEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here. #J-18808-Ljbffr