Who we are
We are a yogainspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world from Vancouver to Shanghai and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product our emphasis on our stores our commitment to our people and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.
About this team
The Global Architecture group is responsible for driving technical strategies innovation architecture and data that support every aspect of our rapidly scaling global business. You will work in a matrixed environment alongside peers in business product engineering program among other disciplines to collaboratively develop and deliver industry leading strategic technology and architecture solutions aligned to business goals and objectives. In addition to your primary team project or portfolio you will be supported by a diverse Architecture Community which provides learning and governance resources to all architects and will help you build a strong and robust practice of leadership grounded in technical proficiency innovative thinking and empathy.
A day in the life:
The Systems Analyst is responsible for overseeing the tactical delivery of key projects within the Global Architecture program. This role involves analyzing designing and implementing information systems to meet the needs of our organization. The Systems Analyst will work closely with technology and business stakeholders architecture portfolio and core delivery teams to understand their requirements and translate them into technical specifications. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills a deep understanding of IT systems and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical team members.
The role:
- Partner with Architects as they develop technology strategies that support business objectives and growth
- Drive strategic operational programs that enable Architects to serve & support their internal business & technology stakeholders
- Develops an overall timeline stakeholder analysis communication plan crossfunctional dependencies and reporting structure to track progress across multiple workstreams with guidance from the Technology Manager
- Unblocks the team and proactively problem solves as needed with guidance from the Technology Manager
- Proactively identifies and addresses potential risks and issues developing strategies to mitigate them while ensuring transparency with relevant stakeholders
- Validates that the project delivers the expected outcomes supports architecture business and technology objectives and is of quality
- Ensures the objectives of a project are understood documented and measurable
- Builds relationships and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders across regions (NA EMEA APAC China) and crossfunctional teams to ensure solutions align with timelines architecture business and technology objectives.
- Ensures all project/program tasks are clearly understood assigned and tracked
- Collaborates with stakeholders to gather and document requirements workflows processes and user needs and analyzes these requirements to translate them into technical specifications
- Design and implement information systems to meet the organizations needs
- Conducts system testing and validation procedures and troubleshoots and resolves system issues
- Provide technical support and training to endusers
- Prepare and maintain system documentation
Qualifications:
- 4 years in technology or related field w/ 4 years experience as a System Analyst or similar role experience within architecture or IT operations in a global organization is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of system design and development methodologies
- Proficiency in programming languages and database management
- 12 years in scrum/safe or other agile practice certification preferred
- Proven experience managing complex crossfunctional projects and programs on a global scale experience leading transformational initiatives preferred
- Proven experience in leading the strategic path and delivery of multiple portfolio management capabilities such as but not limited to capacity management dependency management resource management annual planning process etc.
- Possess strong team player analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to measure and improve products and processes
- Ability to excel in an ambiguous environment leveraging existing processes and tools with minimal guidance from Technology Manager
- Ability to anticipate potential problems and proactively troubleshoot to resolve issues
- elfstarter with the ability to make independent decisions and the judgment to know when to seek guidance
- Proven track record and experience working in a global company with global and remote teams across different time zones
- Demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced multiprogram environment with changing priorities
- Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to influence and gain consensus in the absence of direct authority
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work under pressure and through critical issues
- Proficiency in program management collaboration and documentation management tools such as Jira Confluence SharePoint Microsoft Teams ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management Miro etc.
- Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn and navigate software applications troubleshoot issues and possibly configure systems for use within Global Architecture
Must haves:
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working aka doesnt take themselves too seriously.
Required Skills : Systems Analysis
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Background Check : No
Drug Screen : No