Sharepoint Business Analyst (10 + year)

Title-                        Business Analyst with “Sharepoint”
Location-                 Houston, TX (Hybrid Onsite) Job Type-                Contract
(Candidate Overall experience should be 10 year.
Any VISA Except OPT EAD)

Job Description

A SharePoint Business Analyst plays a critical role in organizations that use Microsoft SharePoint as a collaborative platform and content management system. They bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring that SharePoint is effectively utilized to meet the organization's goals. Here's a detailed job description for a SharePoint Business Analyst:

Job Summary
The SharePoint Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing business processes and requirements, identifying opportunities for leveraging SharePoint technology, and designing solutions that enhance productivity, collaboration, and information management within the organization. They collaborate with stakeholders from various departments to ensure SharePoint meets their needs while maintaining compliance and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Requirement Analysis:

Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and document requirements for SharePoint solutions.

Analyze and prioritize business needs to determine SharePoint project scope and objectives.

1. 
   Solution Design:
   Design SharePoint solutions that align with business requirements and objectives.

Develop functional specifications and wireframes to illustrate proposed solutions.

Define information architecture, site structures, and workflows.

1. 
   Configuration and Customization:

Configure SharePoint sites, lists, libraries, and permissions to meet business needs.

Customize SharePoint using out-of-the-box features, SharePoint Designer, and Power Platform tools.

Collaborate with developers for more complex customizations and integrations.

1. 
   Documentation:

Maintain detailed documentation of SharePoint configurations, solutions, and processes.

Create user guides and training materials to support end-users.

1. 
   User Training and Support:

Provide training to end-users and stakeholders on SharePoint functionality and best practices.

Offer ongoing support and troubleshoot issues related to SharePoint usage.

1. Quality Assurance:

Conduct testing and quality assurance to ensure SharePoint solutions are error-free and meet business requirements.

1. Compliance and Security:

Ensure SharePoint solutions comply with data security and regulatory requirements.

Implement and enforce SharePoint security policies and permissions.

1. Monitoring and Reporting:

Monitor SharePoint usage and performance, generating reports and analytics as needed.

Identify areas for improvement and optimization of SharePoint solutions.

1. Stay Informed:

Keep up-to-date with SharePoint and Office 365 updates, trends, and best practices.

Evaluate new SharePoint features and technologies for potential adoption.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Proven experience as a SharePoint Business Analyst or similar role.

Strong understanding of SharePoint capabilities and best practices.

Knowledge of SharePoint Online, SharePoint Server, and related technologies.

Proficiency in requirements gathering, documentation, and solution design.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

A SharePoint Business Analyst plays a crucial role in optimizing an organization's use of SharePoint, ensuring that it aligns with business objectives, enhances productivity, and promotes effective collaboration among teams.
Their work contributes to improved information management and overall operational efficiency.