Senior Business Analyst - IT Strategy & Operations
VDart, Coppell, TX, United States
Job Title:
Senior Business Analyst - IT Strategy & Operations
Location:
Coppell, TX
Duration: / Term:
C2C
Experience Desired:
10+ Years
Job Description:
Strategy Support & Operationalization Support IT strategy efforts by helping translate strategic priorities into roadmaps, initiatives, and supporting materials. Assist in the development and maintenance of capability maturity roadmaps, including:
Mapping initiatives to capability outcomes Tracking maturity progression over time Supporting documentation and visualizations
Help prepare materials for CIO strategy reviews, executive briefings, and leadership discussions. Support development of Board-level and senior-leadership narratives by organizing inputs, drafting content, and refining messaging. Vendor Management & VMO Support
Support the development and operationalization of a Strategic Vendor Management framework. Partner with OCIO leadership, Procurement, and external partners to support:
Vendor tiering and segmentation Scoring and weighting criteria Supplier surveys and inputs
Assist with preparation of materials for vendor reviews and governance forums. Support efforts to consolidate and enable new supplier and contract management (SCM) tools. CIO Dashboard & Executive Reporting
Support the development and ongoing refinement of a CIO-level dashboard. Help gather, organize, and synthesize inputs from across IT teams. Assist with shaping executive-ready views that highlight priorities, progress, risks, and dependencies. Ensure materials are accurate, clear, and appropriate for executive audiences. IT Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with leaders and teams across:
Infrastructure Cybersecurity Platform Applications Enterprise Architecture, Data & AI PMO
Support content development by coordinating inputs and ensuring consistency across teams. Help connect work across towers into cohesive leadership-level materials. Communications, Huddles & Town Halls
Support the development of materials for:
IT leadership meetings IT huddles Global IT town halls
Partner with Enterprise Communications to support global IT communications. Help ensure messaging clearly communicates:
What IT does How IT supports the business The value IT delivers
Global Coordination
Support coordination with global IT and business leaders across multiple time zones. Assist with organizing inputs from markets and regions to support global alignment. Ensure materials reflect global context while maintaining consistency. Ideal Candidate Profile
6-10 years of experience as a Senior Business Analyst or IT Business Analyst. Experience supporting IT leadership, strategy, or enterprise initiatives. Strong understanding of IT operations and the business of IT. Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills. High attention to detail and quality. Key Skills & Attributes
Strong organizational and analytical skills. Comfortable working in ambiguous or evolving environments. Ability to manage up, take feedback, and adjust quickly. High emotional intelligence; able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and next steps. Ability to tailor content and approach based on audience. Role Characteristics
Senior individual contributor role Supports strategy and execution Operates under OCIO leadership direction Requires minimal hand-holding but collaborates closely Potential for future full-time conversion for the right candidate Preferred / Nice to Have:
Experience supporting a Sr. IT leadership team. Exposure to vendor management, procurement partnerships, or VMO initiatives. Experience supporting executive-level presentations or dashboards. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint). Education:
Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
Key Skills:
Business Analyst, execution, materials, and operational insight, Leadership, Vendor Management.
Senior Business Analyst - IT Strategy & Operations
Location:
Coppell, TX
Duration: / Term:
C2C
Experience Desired:
10+ Years
Job Description:
Strategy Support & Operationalization Support IT strategy efforts by helping translate strategic priorities into roadmaps, initiatives, and supporting materials. Assist in the development and maintenance of capability maturity roadmaps, including:
Mapping initiatives to capability outcomes Tracking maturity progression over time Supporting documentation and visualizations
Help prepare materials for CIO strategy reviews, executive briefings, and leadership discussions. Support development of Board-level and senior-leadership narratives by organizing inputs, drafting content, and refining messaging. Vendor Management & VMO Support
Support the development and operationalization of a Strategic Vendor Management framework. Partner with OCIO leadership, Procurement, and external partners to support:
Vendor tiering and segmentation Scoring and weighting criteria Supplier surveys and inputs
Assist with preparation of materials for vendor reviews and governance forums. Support efforts to consolidate and enable new supplier and contract management (SCM) tools. CIO Dashboard & Executive Reporting
Support the development and ongoing refinement of a CIO-level dashboard. Help gather, organize, and synthesize inputs from across IT teams. Assist with shaping executive-ready views that highlight priorities, progress, risks, and dependencies. Ensure materials are accurate, clear, and appropriate for executive audiences. IT Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with leaders and teams across:
Infrastructure Cybersecurity Platform Applications Enterprise Architecture, Data & AI PMO
Support content development by coordinating inputs and ensuring consistency across teams. Help connect work across towers into cohesive leadership-level materials. Communications, Huddles & Town Halls
Support the development of materials for:
IT leadership meetings IT huddles Global IT town halls
Partner with Enterprise Communications to support global IT communications. Help ensure messaging clearly communicates:
What IT does How IT supports the business The value IT delivers
Global Coordination
Support coordination with global IT and business leaders across multiple time zones. Assist with organizing inputs from markets and regions to support global alignment. Ensure materials reflect global context while maintaining consistency. Ideal Candidate Profile
6-10 years of experience as a Senior Business Analyst or IT Business Analyst. Experience supporting IT leadership, strategy, or enterprise initiatives. Strong understanding of IT operations and the business of IT. Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills. High attention to detail and quality. Key Skills & Attributes
Strong organizational and analytical skills. Comfortable working in ambiguous or evolving environments. Ability to manage up, take feedback, and adjust quickly. High emotional intelligence; able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and next steps. Ability to tailor content and approach based on audience. Role Characteristics
Senior individual contributor role Supports strategy and execution Operates under OCIO leadership direction Requires minimal hand-holding but collaborates closely Potential for future full-time conversion for the right candidate Preferred / Nice to Have:
Experience supporting a Sr. IT leadership team. Exposure to vendor management, procurement partnerships, or VMO initiatives. Experience supporting executive-level presentations or dashboards. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint). Education:
Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
Key Skills:
Business Analyst, execution, materials, and operational insight, Leadership, Vendor Management.