Business Analyst - AI

The AI Acceleration team is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to support the Red Hat Combinator Program. This initiative aims to enhance AI capabilities for enterprises by facilitating a path to production for internal AI development and offering consultation services to bridge concepts with AI solutions. As a Business Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for gathering crucial information from various stakeholders, acting as a conduit between stakeholders and the development team, managing conflicting resources and priorities, ensuring that solutions align with business requirements, implementing and upholding procedures, ensuring timely project completion, and generating valuable performance reporting documentation. We are seeking a proactive and collaborative team member with substantial experience in AI and AI project consultation, outstanding skills in business development and ROI/value analysis, and a strong background in data analysis and reporting to aid in steering strategic, data-driven decisions. Responsibilities: - Review intake submissions and business use cases, and mediate between stakeholders and development/IT teams to ensure clear communication and understanding of requirements. - Provide guidance to internal customers on project feasibility and offer information to stakeholders and functional leaders to facilitate decision-making. - Assist in overseeing all project management functions to achieve schedule, resource, and quality objectives, including project scheduling, estimating, forecasting, risk management, budget monitoring, cost reporting, and impact assessment. - Cultivate and sustain beneficial relationships across business units. - Collaborate with business leaders to facilitate business outcomes related to strategy, objectives, financial analysis, business value, and ROI. - Manage intake and feedback mechanisms to streamline processes. - Define project scope in collaboration with key stakeholders. - Develop project plans, scoping documents, and reporting materials. - Proactively manage changes in project scope. Qualifications: - Consultative mindset with a proven record of partnering with business customers for impactful solutions in curated and generative AI. - Minimum of 3 years of experience in a BA/BSA role. - Strong Agile experience. - Demonstrated history of leading and supporting successful projects. - Exceptional project management, organizational, time management, and team leadership skills. - Broad understanding of business and technical aspects. - Self-driven and highly organized with the ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment. - Capable of managing multiple work streams concurrently. - Proficiency in understanding software development lifecycles. - Coordination with geographically dispersed cross-functional teams. - Excellent communication (both written and verbal), negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. - Superior documentation and presentation abilities. - Data-driven analysis skills for delivery measurement and management. - Upholding professionalism in diverse working environments. About Red Hat: Red Hat is a global leader in providing enterprise open-source software solutions, utilizing a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. With associates spanning across 40+ countries, our flexible work environments cater to various roles, ranging from in-office to fully remote setups. Red Hat fosters an inclusive and open environment where every individual is encouraged to contribute their best ideas, irrespective of their position or tenure. Our commitment to open source is reinforced by our open and diverse culture, attracting creative and passionate individuals eager to contribute, solve complex challenges, and create an impact. Inclusion at Red Hat: Red Hat's culture is built on the open-source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where diverse ideas are welcomed from individuals with varying backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. By empowering people to share their ideas, challenge existing norms, and drive innovation, we aim to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity and access to our inclusive culture. We invite you to be part of this celebration and encourage applications from individuals representing the diverse dimensions of our global community. Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO): Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants. For assistance with completing the online job application, please email application-assistance@redhat.com. General inquiries regarding job application status may not receive a response.,