Sr. IT Business Analyst - Retail Technology's Production Management - Vail Resorts
Broomfield, CO
About the Job
Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job Summary:
Retail Technology is looking for a curious and dynamic Business Analyst to join Vail Resorts' rapidly growing Retail Applications Group. As a partner to the Retail, Rental, Operations departments within the organization, this individual will help support the technology at each of the 250 retail locations, focused on a core suite of Retail Applications including ERP (inventory, distribution, buying, etc.), reporting and point-of-sale functionality. Working cross-functionally with Merchandising, Operations, Warehousing, Accounting, and other areas of IT, this person is a key contributor supporting production system health and delivering key IT enhancements.
The ideal candidate for this role is excited to help a team improve, develop, and implement SDLC (Software DevLife Cycle) and customer service best practices in a uniquely complex environment. They will be comfortable moving between the technical analyst, business analyst and quality assurance spaces, as this role requires flexibility between each of those disciplines. This position brings value to the organization through thought leadership, technical acumen, process design, business partnership, and collaboration with our 3rd party development partners. We are looking for a candidate that enjoys troubleshooting in the field as much as they enjoy facilitating business requirements.
Job Specifications:
+ Outlet: Corporate
+ Expected Pay Range: The budgeted range starts at $89,100.00 - $105,000.00 + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
+ Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
+ Skill Level: Advanced
+ Other Specifics: Hybrid - Remote
Job Responsibilities:
Production Management
+ Assessseverity/priority ofproductionissues,determinebusinessimpact,andcommunicateprogress during resolutionwithhighproficiency.
+ RemediateissueticketsfollowingITILpracticesacrossretailsystems,serverintegrationpoints, access provisioning and more.
+ Responsible for proactive production monitoring and dashboard development
+ Executes,optimizesandensuresallSOX(SarbanesOxley),PCI(PaymentCardIndustry)andDSR(DataSubject Request)tasksarecompletedthoroughlywithahighattentiontodetail.
+ Subject Matter Expert and Process Owner technically supporting multiple business and IT groups.
+ High technical aptitude using SQL, data monitoring and job management tools to troubleshoot complex issues.
Enhancement Delivery
+ Identifyanddeliverkeysystemenhancementstoimprovesystemstabilityandbusinessfunctions.
+ EnsureallenhancementworkfollowstheSDLCprocess,meetsSOX(SarbanesOxley)andPCI(PaymentCard Industry)requirements,andmaintainallrequired compliancedocumentation.
+ ProficientinQA(QualityAssurance)LifeCyclebydevelopingtestplansandtestscripts,documenting test results, and reportingonresults whilecoordinatingusage of testenvironments.
+ Peerreviewerforrequirementsandtestplandocumentationforbugandenhancementworkaligningto SDLC practices.
Stakeholder Management
+ Buildstrong relationships with third-party vendors,ITpartners, andbusiness stakeholders to proactively support our production environment and deliver on enhancement tasks.
+ Facilitateandownbusinessstakeholder'sbacklogmanagementforenhancementsfollowingSDLCpractices.
+ Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
Required:
+ 5+yearsofdemonstratedITbusinessanalysisorproductionsupportexperiencefollowingITILpractices.
+ Abilitytoremediatetechnicalissuesthoroughlywithqualitycustomersupportandclearcommunication
+ AbilitytodeliversystemenhancementsusingSDLCmethodologieswhileleadingthroughrequirements,design, and testing process
+ MS Development Technologies, including PowerShell, SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS
+ Priorapplicationownershipexperience(Ex:AptosPOS,Sales Audit, CRM, Loss Prevention,MMS,Oracle Retail, Manhattan Associates, SAP, Silvon, IT connect, ServiceNow)
+ StrongSQLandsystemdiagramingskills
+ Effectivecommunication&interpersonalskills;comfortablespeakingwithandtranslatingbetweentechnical and non-technical team members at all levels of the organization
+ Strongdocumentationskills
+ Keenattentiontodetail,ensuringhighqualityapplicationdeployments
+ Abilitytomanagemultipletechnicalenhancementsaswellasapplicationmaintenance
+ Abilitytoworkin fastpacedenvironment,comfortablewithshiftingpriorities
+ Bachelor'sdegreeorrelevantexperienceinInformationSystems,ComputerScience,orrelatedconcentration
Preferred:
+ ITExperienceinretail,outdoorindustry,orhospitalityfield
+ PriorAPTOS,MMS,orsimilarsoftwareapplicationexperience
+ ExposuretoawidevarietyofdatabasetechnologyincludingAS/400&DB2inadditiontomoremodern platforms.
+ ExperiencewithAnalyticstools—SSAS,SSRS,SAS,Tableau,Alteryx
+ StrongExcelskills—Macros,VBA,AdvancedFormulas
+ Workordersystemexperience,suchasIvanti,Jira,etc.
+ PMI-BA,PMI-ACP,IIBA,PSPO,POPM orotheraccredited certificationorcourseworkisaplus
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $89,100.00 - $105,000.00 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Job Benefits
+ Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
+ MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
+ 401(k) Retirement Plan
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Excellent training and professional development
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
+ Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
+ Free ski passes for dependents
+ Critical Illness and Accident plans
Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
_Requisition ID 504129_
_Reference Date: 08/08/2024_
_Job Code Function: Applications_
_Job Type: [[JobType]]_
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job Summary:
Retail Technology is looking for a curious and dynamic Business Analyst to join Vail Resorts' rapidly growing Retail Applications Group. As a partner to the Retail, Rental, Operations departments within the organization, this individual will help support the technology at each of the 250 retail locations, focused on a core suite of Retail Applications including ERP (inventory, distribution, buying, etc.), reporting and point-of-sale functionality. Working cross-functionally with Merchandising, Operations, Warehousing, Accounting, and other areas of IT, this person is a key contributor supporting production system health and delivering key IT enhancements.
The ideal candidate for this role is excited to help a team improve, develop, and implement SDLC (Software DevLife Cycle) and customer service best practices in a uniquely complex environment. They will be comfortable moving between the technical analyst, business analyst and quality assurance spaces, as this role requires flexibility between each of those disciplines. This position brings value to the organization through thought leadership, technical acumen, process design, business partnership, and collaboration with our 3rd party development partners. We are looking for a candidate that enjoys troubleshooting in the field as much as they enjoy facilitating business requirements.
Job Specifications:
+ Outlet: Corporate
+ Expected Pay Range: The budgeted range starts at $89,100.00 - $105,000.00 + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
+ Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
+ Skill Level: Advanced
+ Other Specifics: Hybrid - Remote
Job Responsibilities:
Production Management
+ Assessseverity/priority ofproductionissues,determinebusinessimpact,andcommunicateprogress during resolutionwithhighproficiency.
+ RemediateissueticketsfollowingITILpracticesacrossretailsystems,serverintegrationpoints, access provisioning and more.
+ Responsible for proactive production monitoring and dashboard development
+ Executes,optimizesandensuresallSOX(SarbanesOxley),PCI(PaymentCardIndustry)andDSR(DataSubject Request)tasksarecompletedthoroughlywithahighattentiontodetail.
+ Subject Matter Expert and Process Owner technically supporting multiple business and IT groups.
+ High technical aptitude using SQL, data monitoring and job management tools to troubleshoot complex issues.
Enhancement Delivery
+ Identifyanddeliverkeysystemenhancementstoimprovesystemstabilityandbusinessfunctions.
+ EnsureallenhancementworkfollowstheSDLCprocess,meetsSOX(SarbanesOxley)andPCI(PaymentCard Industry)requirements,andmaintainallrequired compliancedocumentation.
+ ProficientinQA(QualityAssurance)LifeCyclebydevelopingtestplansandtestscripts,documenting test results, and reportingonresults whilecoordinatingusage of testenvironments.
+ Peerreviewerforrequirementsandtestplandocumentationforbugandenhancementworkaligningto SDLC practices.
Stakeholder Management
+ Buildstrong relationships with third-party vendors,ITpartners, andbusiness stakeholders to proactively support our production environment and deliver on enhancement tasks.
+ Facilitateandownbusinessstakeholder'sbacklogmanagementforenhancementsfollowingSDLCpractices.
+ Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
Required:
+ 5+yearsofdemonstratedITbusinessanalysisorproductionsupportexperiencefollowingITILpractices.
+ Abilitytoremediatetechnicalissuesthoroughlywithqualitycustomersupportandclearcommunication
+ AbilitytodeliversystemenhancementsusingSDLCmethodologieswhileleadingthroughrequirements,design, and testing process
+ MS Development Technologies, including PowerShell, SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS
+ Priorapplicationownershipexperience(Ex:AptosPOS,Sales Audit, CRM, Loss Prevention,MMS,Oracle Retail, Manhattan Associates, SAP, Silvon, IT connect, ServiceNow)
+ StrongSQLandsystemdiagramingskills
+ Effectivecommunication&interpersonalskills;comfortablespeakingwithandtranslatingbetweentechnical and non-technical team members at all levels of the organization
+ Strongdocumentationskills
+ Keenattentiontodetail,ensuringhighqualityapplicationdeployments
+ Abilitytomanagemultipletechnicalenhancementsaswellasapplicationmaintenance
+ Abilitytoworkin fastpacedenvironment,comfortablewithshiftingpriorities
+ Bachelor'sdegreeorrelevantexperienceinInformationSystems,ComputerScience,orrelatedconcentration
Preferred:
+ ITExperienceinretail,outdoorindustry,orhospitalityfield
+ PriorAPTOS,MMS,orsimilarsoftwareapplicationexperience
+ ExposuretoawidevarietyofdatabasetechnologyincludingAS/400&DB2inadditiontomoremodern platforms.
+ ExperiencewithAnalyticstools—SSAS,SSRS,SAS,Tableau,Alteryx
+ StrongExcelskills—Macros,VBA,AdvancedFormulas
+ Workordersystemexperience,suchasIvanti,Jira,etc.
+ PMI-BA,PMI-ACP,IIBA,PSPO,POPM orotheraccredited certificationorcourseworkisaplus
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $89,100.00 - $105,000.00 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Job Benefits
+ Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
+ MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
+ 401(k) Retirement Plan
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Excellent training and professional development
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
+ Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
+ Free ski passes for dependents
+ Critical Illness and Accident plans
Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
_Requisition ID 504129_
_Reference Date: 08/08/2024_
_Job Code Function: Applications_
_Job Type: [[JobType]]_
Source : Vail Resorts
