IT Business Analyst III

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

IT Business Analyst III (Jr PM)

We are seeking a dynamic and Business Analyst with Project Manager capabilities to lead and coordinate IT-related activities for office setups, relocations, and expansions in partnership with our Corporate Real Estate team. This individual will lead efforts to facilitate information gathering, create structured documentation and present findings to all levels of management. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong business analytics skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a proven track record of managing cross-functional projects involving internal teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Ownership: Lead end-to-end planning and execution of IT infrastructure projects related to office buildouts, moves, and expansions.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Corporate Real Estate, Site Business Leaders, IT Infrastructure, Network, Security, and Application teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with external service providers and vendors to ensure timely and quality delivery of services.
• Business Analytics: Use data-driven insights to inform project decisions, identify risks, and optimize resource allocation.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates, ensuring clear and consistent communication across all levels of the organization.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed project documentation, dashboards, and progress reports using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Risk Management: Identify potential issues and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Budget Oversight: Track and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Information Technology, Analytics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of IT project management experience, preferably in real estate or infrastructure-related projects.
• Strong business analytics skills with experience in data interpretation and reporting.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Excel).
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with Agile and hybrid project methodologies.
• PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in managing IT components of office buildouts or relocations.
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure (networking, AV, security systems).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management experience.