Business Analyst - Demand Management
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span>We are seeking a Business Analyst to join an established Demand Management Managed Service engagement at one of our clients. This role sits at the operational core of the demand lifecycle — tracking, documenting, and coordinating requests from intake through closure while enabling smooth delivery across the client's technology organization. The BA works closely with Demand Managers and Associate Demand Managers and serves as a detail-oriented execution partner across stakeholder and service owner teams.</span><span> </span></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><br></span><br></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Location</span>:</span><span> 100% Remote. <span style="font-size: 12pt">Able to work effectively in <span style="font-weight: bold">Central Standard Time</span> hours.</span></span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">About us</span></span>:</p> <p><span>Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across a wide range of technologies to meet our clients’ needs, driving innovation and efficiency.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Job Description:</span></span><br></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><br></span><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Key Responsibilities: </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><br></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Manage intake requests across systems of record (SharePoint, ServiceNow SIM) from initiation through closure, ensuring data accuracy and consistent tool usage.</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Act as a detail-oriented liaison supporting the definition of demand scope and managing interactions with customers and service owners.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Maintain planning logs, demand requirements documentation, action item tracking, and approval records</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Identify</span><span> risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate to Demand Managers per defined protocols</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Facilitate weekly demand review calls and support operational activities, including cost center setup and tool transitions (e.g., SharePoint to ServiceNow SIM)</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Support automation initiatives and contribute to annual planning cycles as the demand management capability continues to mature.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Must-Have Qualifications:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>2–4+ years of experience in a Business Analyst, operations coordinator, or demand/project support role.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Hands-on experience with ServiceNow (SIM module preferred) and SharePoint.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Strong documentation skills — able to produce clear requirements docs, action logs, and status reports.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Experience </span><span>facilitating</span><span> recurring stakeholder meetings and managing follow-ups.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Comfortable working within a structured, governance-driven service delivery environment.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Fluent in English (written and spoken); </span><span>strong communication</span><span> skills with both technical and business audiences.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Nice-to-Have: </span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Exposure to demand management, IT portfolio management, or ITSM environments.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Experience supporting a managed services engagement or working within a large enterprise (financial services or insurance industry a plus).</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Familiarity with process improvement or automation initiatives.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>CBAP, PMI-PBA, or similar BA certification.</span></span></li> </ul> <ul></ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">What We Offer:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Opportunities for professional growth and development.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">A collaborative and inclusive work environment.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">The chance to work on impactful projects with a talented team.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Excellent compensation in USD.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Hardware and software setup (mandatory).</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p>