Senior Business Applications Analyst

Akamai is the global leader in distributed computing solutions and services, helping organizations grow their online businesses without growing their IT infrastructures. With thousands of servers in hundreds of networks around the world, we use our computational and network power to transform the chaotic Internet into a predictable, scalable, and secure business platform. Our customers trust us to deliver music, videos, games, software downloads, news, and web-based applications of all kinds to a global audience with unmatched performance and reliability. This includes some of the most established names in business, government, manufacturing, retail, and media. And, we have a unique insight into what is happening on the Internet at any given in point in time. For example, check out our Net Usage Index for News, gathered from dozens of today's top news sites, all Akamai customers: http://www.akamai.com/html/technology/visualizing_akamai.html Akamai is "The Trusted Choice for Online Business." * Act as a liaison between Business and IT communities for all systems needs * During deployment of new applications lead cross-company teams through project life cycle from requirements definition to testing, training, and deployment * Review technical designs to confirm they support business reporting requirements * Develop and execute system test plans and scenarios * Prepare training materials for deployment of applications, modules, enhancements and bug fixes. * Develop baseline datasets and reports to support business requirements * Communicate project status and escalate issues to management * Implement Business and IT processes to ensure data integrity/accuracy * Responsible for reporting application enhancements & maintenance (includes end-user support) * Strong project involvement with large scale software development projects and the associated resource allocation, timelines, and budget constraints. Strong communication skills * Bachelor's degree * 5 years of business analysis experience with increasing project management responsibilities * Proven skills in relational and multi-dimensional data modeling * Strong communications skills * Strong analytical and problem solving skills * Self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization * Ability to think strategically and handle multiple projects simultaneously * Exposure to Finance, Sales, Marketing, & Support disciplines a plus * Familiar with one of the following: SQL, Brio, Informatica, Siebel, Oracle Financial Applications, HTML, Javascript. Contact us! If you're excited by Akamai and would like to help change the online landscapes please apply to the link below or log on to www.akamai.com/careers for more information. Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=502818-3-403 Company: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Location: US-MA-CambridgeJob Category: IT/Software DevelopmentCareer Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Company: Akamai Technologies, Inc.Reference Code: 2496