Function Description
Design Phase and Project Methodology
- Build the overall product vision, including its roadmap, and communicate it to the Development Team
- Clarify the needs and draft the key functional specifications of the product according to agile methodology
- Plan iterations and define priorities to ensure proper content delivery
- Define priorities and monitor the Product Backlog, continuously prioritizing key business needs
- Ensure alignment among all stakeholders regarding the product to be delivered
Project Follow-up and Support
- Establish a priority management approach and ensure product consistency and quality
- Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies (retrospectives, demos, test labs, etc.)
- Act as decision-maker or have authority to arbitrate on delivered functionalities
- Perform live adjustments and follow-up of the Sprint Backlog
Agile Requirements
An analyst involved in Agile projects must demonstrate an “Agile mindset,” which includes:
- Positive attitude and pragmatism
- Thirst for knowledge: Agile is about learning and adapting. Knowledge sharing is essential to success
- Focus on team success: Agile emphasizes team success over individual achievement
- No failure, only feedback: Agile encourages learning from feedback and continuous improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration: Agile teams are cross-functional. While members have primary roles, they are expected to contribute to other disciplines when necessary to achieve Sprint goals
Language Requirements
- Dutch: At least one local language
- French: At least one local language
- English: Good command of English and at least one local language
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required
Certification
- Product Owner certification is a plus
Required Experience / Knowledge
- Minimum 2 to 6 years of relevant experience
Technical Experience
- Mandatory: To be specified
- Preferred: To be specified
Business Experience
Mandatory:
- Knowledge of the BNPP group
- Knowledge of the department’s business environment
- Expertise in agile methodologies
- Budget management
- Project management
Preferred:
- Knowledge of the banking sector
- Expertise in digital projects
- Mobile expertise
Soft Skills
- Ability to see the overall picture (helicopter view) – strategic thinking
- Analytical and conceptual mindset
- Negotiation and persuasion skills
- Structured approach
- Quality-oriented with attention to detail
- Goal-oriented
- Open to change
- Leadership
Opportunities are numerous. From bare applications development to of IT infrastructures management including conception, architecture and requirements analysis.
Although open to technologies used by our customers, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS seeks mainly but not only consultants mastering: Windows and Linux Servers, networks, developments (JAVA, SAP, .NET,…) as well as highly specialized experts for example in cybersecurity or in Content Management System (CMS) (SharePoint, Drupal, WebLogic…).
In terms of non-technical competencies, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS hires dynamic persons, open to the world, interested by innovation and having a keen sense of client relationship.
A very good command of English is essential, the capacity to speak French, German or Dutch is an asset.
Even though most of our positions require at least 3 years of experience, some are open to new starters.
