Senior Business Analyst – OT / Control Systems (Energy & Utilities)

Project Description: We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team and support digital transformation projects within the Energy & Utilities sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis, experience working with Operational Technology (OT) and Control Systems, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions. Please note: This is a full-time freelance project engagement with an initial contract duration of 1 year. Tech Stack: - OT / Control Systems: ADMS, OMS, DERMS, AMI, SCADA - Protocols & Standards: IEC 61850, IEC 61968/61970 (CIM), DNP3, Modbus - Business Analysis & Process Modelling: Requirements Engineering, Gap Analysis, BPMN 2.0 - Integration & Data: APIs, System Integration, Data Flows, SQL - Tools: Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Enterprise Architect, Visio, ARIS, Signavio - Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, Waterfall Required Qualifications: - 5+ years of professional experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the Energy & Utilities sector or OT/Control Systems projects. - Practical experience with at least one of the following technologies: - ADMS – Advanced Distribution Management Systems - OMS – Outage Management Systems - DERMS – Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems - AMI – Advanced Metering Infrastructure - SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition - Strong knowledge of business analysis methodologies, requirements engineering and gap analysis. - Experience in business process modelling, mapping and optimisation. - Ability to translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications. - Understanding of system integrations, APIs, data flows and enterprise application architecture. - Experience working with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, testers and business stakeholders. - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies. - Experience with business analysis and project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps or similar. - Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. - Excellent communication, business writing and documentation skills. - English at B2 level or higher (C1 strongly preferred). Nice to Have: - Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow - Professional experience in the Power & Utilities / Energy sector, particularly electricity distribution, transmission or smart grid solutions. - Knowledge of multiple OT/Control Systems platforms (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, AMI, SCADA). - Experience in OT/IT integration projects and digital transformation initiatives. - Familiarity with industry standards and protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 61968/61970 (CIM), DNP3 or Modbus. - Knowledge of BPMN 2.0 and business process modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect, Visio, ARIS or Signavio. - Experience in data modelling, SQL or API integration analysis. - Experience supporting presales activities, solution workshops, business development or technical advisory engagements. - Knowledge of cybersecurity principles related to Operational Technology environments. - Relevant certifications, e.g. IIBA (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP), PMI-PBA or Agile certifications. - Knowledge of other European languages, particularly German, French, Italian or Spanish, will be an advantage. Scope of Services: - Gather, analyse, document and manage business and functional requirements in collaboration with clients and technical teams. - Work with Operational Technology (OT) and Control Systems, including ADMS, OMS, DERMS, AMI and SCADA. - Conduct business process analysis, mapping and optimisation to identify improvement opportunities. - Perform gap analysis between existing business processes, systems and proposed solutions. - Identify system integration requirements and collaborate with Solution Architects and development teams. - Act as a key point of contact between business stakeholders, clients and technical delivery teams. - Prepare business requirements documentation (BRD), functional specifications, user stories, use cases and process flow diagrams. - Support solution design, implementation, testing and deployment activities. - Participate in workshops, requirements gathering sessions and stakeholder meetings. - Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test scenario preparation and validation of delivered solutions. - Identify opportunities for process automation, digitalisation and operational efficiency improvements. - Ensure alignment between business objectives, technical solutions and project deliverables. Originally posted on Himalayas