Senior MDM Business Analyst

Senior MDM Business Analyst  

Are you passionate about data and the value it can bring?  

Do you enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver improvements that make a difference? 

Join our Team  

The Enterprise Data & Analytics team’s mission is to build an Elsevier-wide data engaged culture powered by defined data-management practices. Because informed decisions lead to better outcomes. We develop solutions for managing master and reference data, provide capabilities to manage and govern data assets, and provide analytical platforms to deliver valuable business insights. We support global standardisation in data management, analytics, and visualisation tools, via our comprehensive Elsevier data platform. We relentlessly advocate for sharing and re-use of data, embedding a data focused culture. 

About the Role  

The MDM Business Analyst sits within the Enterprise Product Hub (EPH) business team and works closely with stakeholders and the EPH Development team.  You will report to the Director of Data Governance & Product Data. You will be responsible for identifying and analysing business requirements across Elsevier related to the management of Product Master data.  You will contribute to the continuing implementation of and improvement to the EPH MDM application. You will have ownership of specific roadmap activities related to Business Analysis tasks and be required to work according to our Business Analysis Framework. Success is measured against progress on our OKR’s. 

Responsibilities  

• Analyse, define and document current & future requirements and business processes. Outputs include user stories, testing scenarios, success criteria, training & user manuals 

• Identify potential new product data consumers and articulate the value of the data to the business units  

• Provide support during the development phases including active participation in user testing and confirmation of requirements 

• Contribute to building and documenting best practices for the ways of working and become an active participant in the Business Analysis Guild 

• Work on the EPH Support Channel together with the team to ensure coverage & resolution of queries from stakeholders 

• Develop relationships and build trust with our stakeholders across Elsevier 

Requirements  

• A deep curiosity and a keen passion for data 

• Substantial experience as a Business Analyst identifying and delivering improvements that make a difference 

• Knowledge/ broad understanding of conceptual data modelling & reporting tools 

• Experience of working in an Agile environment 

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills including proficiency in simplifying complex technical content 

• Ability to translate between business and technical teams maintaining context and bringing clarity  

• Ability to coordinate business user acceptance testing and facilitate workshops 

Work in a way that works for you  

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.  

• Working remotely from home or in our office in a flexible hybrid style  

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive 

Working with us  

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.  

Working for you  

At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:  

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days  

• Access to learning platforms and encouragement to book up to 10 days focused learning/development time per year   

• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits  

• Wellbeing programs  

• Life assurance  

• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme  

• Long service awards  

• Save As You Earn share option scheme  

• Travel Season ticket loan  

• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave  

• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children  

• RELX Cares days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you  

• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer  

• Access to extensive learning and development resources  

• Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work  

About Us  

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals’ advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.  

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Purposeful Work  
When you work with us, your work matters. You are part of an organization that nurtures your curiosity to stimulate innovation for the communities that we serve.  
  
Growing Every Day  
Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development.   
  
Colleagues Who Care  
You will be part of the Elsevier family. We will support your well-being and provide the flexibility you need to thrive at work and home.  
  
Together, we create possibilities.  
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