adidas GBS provides globally unified services to adidas employees, consumers and other users, based on standardized and automated solutions across different functions and markets. We leverage state of the art technology and encourage a human-centric and innovative mindset to continually raise the bar of the user experience. This is enabling us to drive operational efficiency, improved agility and better decision-making whilst reducing complexity in adidas. Our mandate is to be the foundation for an agile and efficient company. This is our role to support adidas mission of being the best sports brand in the world. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce which reflects our consumers and communities. We champion individual uniqueness and cultivate a culture of belonging, so that everyone can create at their best. Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Business analysts are independent contributors who are the drivers of our continued growth and success. With their commitment to innovation, these analysts seek, develop, and help implement strategic initiatives for improved efficiency and productivity. We're currently searching for a process automation business analyst to help guide our organization to the future. From researching solutions to evaluating their impacts, the ideal candidate will be a detailed planner, expert communicator, and top-notch analyst. This person will play a key role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring that our automation initiatives effectively enhance productivity and efficiency across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize automation opportunities. Conduct detailed analysis of existing business processes and workflows to determine automation potential and feasibility. Gather and document business requirements, process maps, and use cases for automation projects. Work closely with automation developers to translate business requirements into technical specifications and solution designs. Assist in the development and testing of automation solutions to ensure they meet business requirements and deliver desired outcomes. Keep stakeholders updated on their respective demands during the automation life cycle. Provide training and support to end-users and stakeholders on newly implemented automation solutions. Monitor and evaluate the performance of automation solutions to ensure they continue to meet business needs. Maintain comprehensive documentation of business processes, requirements, and automation solutions. Ensure that all required signoffs are obtained on time as per the project plan. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in process automation to continuously improve the CoE's capabilities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Three or more years of experience working in automation or continuous improvement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and team members. Strong understanding of BPMN (or equivalent) process mapping notation. Proven analytical abilities including root-cause-analysis capabilities. Experience in generating process documentation and reports. Comprehensive understanding of E2E processes in Global Business Services. Basic understanding of automation tools such as UiPath and MS Power Platforms is a plus. Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in information technology or computer science or business administration or management. Proven experience in business analysis, process improvement, or a related role. Working knowledge of relevant Microsoft applications, and process mapping tools. Familiarity with process automation concepts and technologies is desirable. Familiar with the Agile project management approach. Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and user testing. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr