Sr. IT Business Analyst

Sr. IT Business Analyst

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Sr. IT Business Analyst to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT applications that support our engineering, field service, quality management, operations and back-office teams. This role will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and Agile development teams ensuring that software products—both custom-built and commercial—meet evolving business needs and deliver measurable value.

Reports To: Director IT Systems

Work Location: 6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053, 8310 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053, 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301 or 11141 Overbrook Rd #202, Leawood, KS 66211

Position Responsibilities

- Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and Agile software development teams for both proprietary and off-the-shelf applications.

- Own the product backlog: define, prioritize, and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and business requirements.

- Collaborate closely with development teams and other internal IT resources to ensure high-quality and timely product delivery.

- Champion the voice of the user throughout the development lifecycle to ensure solutions align with business goals.

- Conduct stakeholder interviews, user research, and system analysis to define current-state challenges and future-state requirements.

- Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by coordinating with business users, managing test plans, capturing feedback, and ensuring successful validation of product functionality.

- Clearly communicate release notes and updates to end-users and stakeholders, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new features and changes.

- Hold necessary ceremonies to encourage a cadence of accountability and transparency, ensuring development team is holding true to their commitments.

- Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across departments including Engineering, Operations, HR, Finance, and Field Services to align priorities and ensure consistent delivery.

- Manage vendor relationships and coordinate integration efforts for off-the-shelf solutions.

- Work within and across multiple project management frameworks including Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall, and hybrid models, depending on the application and project scope.

- Continuously evaluate product performance and user satisfaction; adjust the product roadmap based on feedback and evolving priorities.

- Support change management efforts, including user training, documentation, and stakeholder communications.

Required Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role in IT.

- Proven ability to manage both proprietary (custom) and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software applications.

- Strong understanding of Agile software development processes and experience working directly with Scrum or Kanban teams.

- Proficient in project management and productivity tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, MS Project).

- Experience gathering and documenting business requirements and translating them into technical deliverables.

- Experience facilitating UAT and delivering high-quality user communications.

- Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.

- Up to 25% travel to major office locations (Sedalia, Missouri and Houston, Texas)

Desired Qualifications

- Industry experience in manufacturing, engineering, or construction environments.

- Familiarity with ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, or other process improvement frameworks.

- Certification(s) such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMI-ACP, or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager.

- Experience with ERP systems, maintenance management systems, or project controls tools.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.