LEAD BUSINESS SYSTEM ANALYST (To Be Based in Saudi Arabia)

JOB TO BE BASED IN KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIAOverviewWe are seeking a Lead Business Analyst to join our Downstream Transformation & Business Excellence Department (DST&BED).DST&BED supports the Downstream Admin Areas by defining, designing and delivering digital capabilities that enhance operational performance and enable data-driven decision-making. The organization provides expertise in process improvement, digital enablement, user experience, solution governance and capability development.Your primary role is to define the business requirements for downstream digital solutions and ensure that solutions are aligned with strategic and operational needs. You will lead digital solution ideation and prioritization, end-to-end requirement gathering, participate in solution design activities and translate user needs into functional specifications that drive successful digital delivery. You will also provide product ownership support and ensure that each solution delivers tangible business value.Key ResponsibilitiesAs the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:Identify, analyze and document business requirements for downstream digital solutions.Participate in solution ideation, design sprints and user interviews to synthesize user needs.Benchmark best practices and evaluate existing technologies and market solutions.Evaluate current operating practices and recommend improvements aligned with digital transformation and value creation objectives.Provide product ownership support by defining features and refining user stories for clear design and development.Translate end-user requirements into solution features and detailed functional specifications.Define user acceptance criteria and ensure user stories are prepared for development.Access dependencies between digital solutions and ensure alignment across multiple platforms.Support the development of future customer journeys and digital roadmaps.Minimum RequirementsYou will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Industrial EngineeringYou will have 15 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas Downstream (including refining), with at least 10 in the development and implementation of digital solutions.You will have a strong knowledge of the development of digital solutions and technologies.You must have proven experience as a business analyst in complex digital programs.You will have the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, and digital solution teams.You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of business process modeling: Identify the current state of business processes (As-Is modeling) and envision the improved future state (To-Be modeling).REGRET THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED