At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex projects and gather requirements for innovative food and retail solutions.
- Company: Join Affinity, a tech consulting firm that values relationships and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Earn rewards for referrals and enjoy a supportive, inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the public sector while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in IT roles with strong analytical and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is seeking a Business Solutions Manager to work on our Food and Retail Management (FARM) project and ensure our portfolio continues to meet evolving business needs. The 12-month contract, with an option to renew, will be focused on documentation and multi-location deployment of point-of-sale and food service systems (Vessels & Terminals) with a strong focus on OCM and Training.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex requirements gathering and stakeholder workshops across multiple business units.
- Analyze and translate business strategy into functional and system requirements.
- Define solution scope, objectives, success criteria, and business cases.
- Partner with technology teams to guide solution design, development, testing, and implementation.
- Lead quality assurance activities, including test strategy, test plans, and acceptance validation.
- Provide oversight for small to medium projects, including planning, scheduling, and reporting.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement across initiatives.
- Support change management, implementation reviews, and transition to sustainment.
- Develop and deliver training and knowledge transfer materials.
- Provide internal consulting and advisory services to business and IT stakeholders.
- Maintain high-quality documentation to ensure consistency and governance compliance.
Required Work Experience
- Experience with Food and Retail technology and with multi-location deployments.
- Experience with gathering requirements to ensure delivery of business value and capabilities.
- Experience assisting with the development of a project plan and building test cases.
- Experience in writing Standard Operating Procedures - SOP.
- Experience with OCM and training.
- Agile/Lean or Waterfall an asset.
Required Technical Skills and/or Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an IT Business Analyst, Product Owner or Project Manager role.
- Proven experience leading complex or cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience managing small to medium projects.
- Experience working with enterprise or digital platforms (e.g., CRM, integrations or transactional systems).
- Degree or diploma in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
Skills
- Business Analysis (BABOK), ITIL, and/or Project Management certifications are assets.
- Experience with inventory or materials management systems is an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly.
- Proven leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Results-oriented mindset with comfort navigating ambiguity and change.
Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Business Solutions Manager in Victoria employer: Affinity Group
Affinity Group is an exceptional employer that values diversity and fosters an inclusive work environment in the beautiful city of Victoria, BC. As a Business Solutions Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects within the public sector, while benefiting from a supportive culture that prioritizes employee growth and development. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, Affinity offers unique advantages such as flexible work arrangements and a strong commitment to professional advancement.
