About the department

This unit is responsible for delivering IT-change. The delivery teams are responsible for managing demand from business units, implementing changes to applications, handing over to support. Implementation will be done in close cooperation with the respective functional business owners per application and IT infrastructure (e.g. configuration and release management and database management). Next to that the department is responsible for integration of IT-systems (interfacing with internal and external sources).

About the job

The IT Business Analyst II, leads an agile delivery team to successful implementation of Project Delivery and Change Requests. He/she will be managing the backlog, setting priorities and ensure quality. Together with Delivery Team, break down Features into User Stories. Practice Business Analysis methods to further define the implementation. You will be working autonomously and closely with business teams/end users to implement features in alignment to business needs. 

This role is instrumental in delivering and implementing the change from technical design to live features in production (go-live). You will collaborate with business owners, end users, project managers, and delivery team. With a dotted line to IT BA sr. for content implementation.

Main responsibilities

Feature Translation: Break down Features into granular User Stories with clear acceptance criteria. Ensure that user Stories follow the INVEST (Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, and Testable) criteria.

Requirement Gathering and Analysis: Facilitate handover from Epics/Features from project to own backlog, ensuring a thorough understanding of project needs. Collaborate with business owners and subject matter experts to draw conclusions based on complex analysis.

Documentation and Communication: Ensure consistency and quality in the documentation process across the team. Communicate regularly and timely regarding roadmap and project delivery.

Project Planning: Play a pivotal role in project planning, defining roadmaps, and setting goals for project delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize Changes/Features

Agile Development: Lead Agile ceremonies within the team, such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. Ensure Agile best practices are followed, and product backlog is well-groomed. Facilitate collaboration between business stakeholders and technical teams to resolve issues and ensure project alignment. Adapt and respond to changing project needs and priorities throughout the Agile development lifecycle.

Quality Assurance and Validation: Assure Quality of delivery to validate that the solutions meet the specified requirements and acceptance criteria. Actively contribute to the resolution of any issues or defects that arise during testing and ensure their timely resolution.

Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify areas for process improvement and contribute to enhancing the Business Analysis practices within the organization. Stay updated with industry best practices, trends in Business Analysis and Agile methodologies.

Education, skills and experience

• Vocational (equal to ‘HBO-level’ in the Netherlands) or academic degree in Information Management, Information Technology, Business Administration or other relevant field
• Ability to translate business needs into functional and non-functional requirements.
• Knowledge of and experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Modelling Skills
  • Strong capability in business process modelling, data modelling, and system architecture modelling.
  • Familiarity with UML, BPMN, and other industry-standard modelling techniques.
• Enterprise Architect (EA) Proficiency
  • Hands-on experience using Sparx Enterprise Architect for:
  • Creating and maintaining models.
  • Managing traceability between requirements and design.
  • Supporting architecture governance.
• Technical Understanding
  • Solid grasp of IT systems, data flows, and integration points.
  • Ability to work closely with solution architects and developers.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Excellent facilitation skills for workshops and requirement sessions.
  • Ability to bridge the gap between business and technical teams.
  • Proficiency in requirements elicitation and documentation techniques.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  • Strong capability to analyse complex systems and propose optimized solutions.
• Preferred Extras
  • Experience with data warehouse or BI environments (since your role involves Data Warehouse delivery).
  • Familiarity with TOGAF or other architecture frameworks.
• Fluent in English
• One of the following certifications is a pre: IIBA CBAP, IIBA CCBA, PMI-PBA, TOGAF® 9 or TOGAF® Standard

Competencies

Initiative, teamwork, adaptability, customer orientation, organizational awareness, negotiation, problem analysis, results orientation, planning & organizing, management control.

Benefits

• Impactful Work; Contribute to meaningful social and environmental change. 
• Professional Growth; you will have access to training and learning opportunities.
• Work-life balance: you will benefit from a flexible work environment where you can work from home approximately 50% of the time.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with passionate professionals dedicated to impact investing and sustainability.

Additional remarks

This role is open for 90%, 36 hours a week.

How to apply

Please send your cover letter and resume in English via the apply button.

Oikocredit is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from various backgrounds.