Senior Business Analyst

Our client is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to lead a critical enterprise system implementation initiative. This individual will serve as the primary coordinator between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate is highly organized, excels at managing multiple workstreams, and has experience leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT), project meetings, and implementation activities.

This role requires someone who can effectively drive timelines, manage risks, facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams, and quickly develop subject matter expertise in the organization's business processes and technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day activities for the system implementation project
• Partner with internal business stakeholders and external vendor teams to track progress, resolve issues, and drive deliverables
• Coordinate and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including planning, execution tracking, issue follow-up, and stakeholder communication
• Organize and lead working sessions, project meetings, follow-up calls, and status update meetings
• Coordinate end-user training sessions and support change management activities
• Provide regular project status reporting, including risks, dependencies, timelines, and action items
• Develop strong subject matter expertise (SME) in the product and business processes to support implementation activities effectively
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of approximately 15 stakeholders across business and technical functions

Qualifications:

• Proven experience of around 3 5 years as a Senior Business Analyst, Project Manager, or hybrid BA/PM role within system implementation projects
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working with global teams
• Experience coordinating UAT activities and vendor management
• Strong facilitation, documentation, and follow-up skills
• Experience with enterprise software or operational system implementations preferred

Salary/Rate: $55-$70/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Conduct recorded video interviews
• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A coding challenge
• A case study
• A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

Request a non-AI interview path

Ask how your data is being used

Request access to transcripts or interview recordings

Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview

Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment:

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We're committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We're excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.