Business Analyst - Innovation Team

A new challenge?

Are you a motivated and forward-thinking Business Analyst to join our dynamic innovation team? As a Business Analyst focused on opportunity definition and project planning, you will play a crucial role in driving the company's growth by identifying and quantifying new business opportunities, understanding market needs, and developing concrete project plans including robust business cases. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation, a keen eye for emerging trends, and a strong ability to translate ideas into actionable plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Innovation Opportunity Identification and Market Analysis:

• Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and potential business opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights and data to support opportunity identification.
• Score ideas by clarifying the value proposition of the innovative solution and compare against existing commercial solutions (ability to win).

Opportunity Validation and Quantification:

• Develop frameworks and methodologies to validate and quantify the viability of identified opportunities.
• Conduct actions to validate the main assumptions in the field (events, customers, expert interviews etc).
• Analyze data and metrics to assess the financial, operational, and strategic potential of each opportunity.

Project Planning and Business Case Development:

• Work closely with internal teams to translate validated opportunities into detailed project plans.
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive business cases that outline potential benefits, risks, resource requirements, and financial projections.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with various teams, including R&D teams, sales & marketing, finance, and operations, to align project plans with organizational goals.
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions, workshops, and ideation exercises to generate innovative concepts.
   

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay informed of industry trends, competitive landscape, and technological advancements to enhance the innovation process.
• Regularly review and refine methodologies for opportunity assessment, validation, and project planning.

Communication and Reporting:

• Present findings, recommendations, and project plans to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on the progress of projects, highlighting key milestones and challenges.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in innovation management, opportunity assessment, and project planning.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret data to make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and a knack for identifying disruptive opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

If you are a motivated and innovative thinker with a passion for identifying new business opportunities and turning them into actionable projects, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining your approach to opportunity assessment and project planning.

Contact

Sam Verbrugghe (+32 494 560972)