Business Process Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced and practical Business Process Analyst who can help build and evolve critical, enterprise-level data governance and compliance projects and programs. Success in this role requires the ability to effectively partner with cross-functional stakeholders in operations, engineering, manufacturing, legal, finance, IT, and other business units. The successful candidate will possess a strong sense of urgency and drive to meeting tight deadlines, above average ability to influence stakeholders to action, and exceptional analytical and writing skills.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Drive strategy implementation by owning analytical, tactical, and operational responsibilities to meet key milestones and deadlines and achieve timely compliance
  
• Support development and enhancement of Data Governance programs including data quality, security, privacy and protection
  
• Identify, analyze, and document current state, gaps, and future state and help drive required changes in systems and processes
  
• Draft new, and improve current, business processes into a stable, efficient, and robust process, including collaborating with key stakeholders on creation of key data and system flows
  
• Coordinate implementation of necessary and appropriate technology changes and controls to meet changes in regulatory landscape
  
• Monitor new processes to ensure effective implementation and that systems are functioning as intended
  
• Proactively conduct research related to specific projects and trends to identify process improvement opportunities
  
• Audit systems and controls periodically to ensure consistent and compliant use of controls and business processes
  

WHO YOU ARE

Experience and Education

• Master’s degree in Business or Computer Science (or related discipline) and minimum 5 years of relevant experience; OR bachelor’s degree in Business or Computer Science (or related discipline) and minimum 7 years of relevant experience
  
• Relevant experience includes business process analysis, process design, and project management for data projects and/or other relevant technical/analytical projects in a multi-national corporation or top tier consulting firm, with substantial focus on data governance and compliance
  

• Experience managing and helping build successful data governance programs, including management and protection of IP and customer and other sensitive data
  
• Hands-on project management leading global projects consisting of cross-functional teams across multiple business units
  
• Demonstrated ability to quickly identify and solve complex problems using strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  
• Experience in complete project life cycle, from inception to successful completion
  
• Proven ability to liaise between the business and IT on project requirements, design, testing, and deployment
  
• Demonstrated success in highly visible, transformational project delivery, under tight deadlines and pressure while ensuring quality and standards are maintained
  
• Experience with trade, IP, and/or privacy and data protection compliance desired
  

Knowledge and Skills

• Solid understanding of information governance principles
  
• Strong functional and technical skills in Data Governance including metadata management and data profiling
  
• Advanced proficiency with Visio, SQL, Tableau, PowerPoint or other visualization tools, Word and Excel
  
• Strong project management and leadership skills as well as demonstrated expertise in complex problem solving, change management and time management
  
• Ability to influence beyond authority in a complex and matrixed organization
  
• Flexible, pragmatic, with a keen sense of humor
  
• Collaborative by nature and able to build strong partnerships
  
• Organized, meticulous and conscientious
  
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage and prioritize a diverse and complex workload and stakeholder environment
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal), presentation, and organizational skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations quickly
  
• Highly motivated, self-starter and independent individual with minimal guidance
  
• Experience using one or more data management/governance tools desired
  
• Program/project management, PMP (Project Management Professional) certification desired
  

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.