1. Position Description Summary
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Organizational
Structure
Please refer to the Organization unit where this
position is placed. For embedded positions,
indicate Platform and BU. For non-embedded
position indicate Corp.Function/Function.
Position Details
Below sections to be completed by HR as per
Job Catalog.
Platform/ Corp.
Function:
Global IT Job Title:
Process & Solution
Supervisor
Business
Unit/Function:
Solution Delivery Job Band: Supervisor II
Position Title (if
different from Job Title)
Business Analyst Supervisor
Job Family/Sub-
family
IT / Process & Solution Supervisor
Reports To (Title): Regional BA Leader
Job Catalog
Code:
ITS_PSM_S_5
Location :
(Country/City)
New Position or
Replacement:
Cost Center:
TEDD # (for
applicant
travel):
Position Purpose
Briefly explain the general purpose of the position. This statement should be a general summary of the accountabilities listed
in the next section.
The Business Analyst Supervisor in Solution Delivery is responsible to provide appropriate team leadership,
organization and integration to deliver a range of different size and complexity application projects, monitoring
progress and results. Will work together with our BU and Functions partners to ensure their application functionality
needs are met.
This role demands an empowered leader who can partner effectively with all levels of the organization. He/she must
drive results of the application development teams, and proactively identify risks and resolve problems. Primary focus
is on meeting our business partner needs around business analysis for IT projects including application functionality.
Will leads a team of Business Analysts, and will be the primary contact for our business partners. The Business Analyst
Supervisor will be responsible for resource planning and allocation for effective service delivery, ensuring that the
project demand is captured and effectively prioritized, and that the supply pipeline matches the demand for the
application group he/she manages
Principal Accountabilities
Describe position responsibilities/duties, not tasks, listing the most important first. Use a separate statement for each responsibility. Most positions can be
described in 5-8 major responsibility areas. Minor or occasional duties should be combined in one, last statement that must include the language “any other duties
as assigned”. For each accountability listed, it is required to provide an estimate of the average percentage of time each responsibility requires using the following
guidelines: No Duty should have a percentage less than 5% and all duties should add to 100%.
30% People Leadership
Supervise the team and ensure proper team management as per Cargill’s processes including talent
development
Provide directions, coaching and development for team members as appropriate
Executes all Cargill defined talent management processes for their group
Develops a culture of engagement and inclusiveness within the team
Communicate key messages to team
Support, encourage and facilitate collaboration and communication between teams
2. 2
Change agent and collaboration leader that enables delivery across a global team
30% Project Delivery
Ensures that delivery of Business analysis activities within projects is according to expectations and within
performance metrics of scope/quality/time/budget
Champions process adherence in team and ensures processes are followed
Ensures utilization of resources in team to agreed targets
20% Project and Resource Scheduling
Supports Project Managers in staffing their projects
Works with stakeholders to ensure that demand is accurate and that expectations around project delivery are
met
Manage Project Portfolio to assign resources and plan accordingly to meet business needs
Manages supply of resources to match agreed demand in pipeline, including initiating hiring of external
resources (flex up)
10% Connectivity
Collaborate with internal and external business partners and ensure a transparent relationship
Implement or use the appropriate processes, procedures and measurements and support plans for growth
Stay connected to peers in Global Business Analyst Supervisors and peers in other Solution Delivery and
Service Operations Teams in Cargill to share approaches, best practices and to seek opportunities
10% Miscellaneous duties as assigned
Other Requirements
Briefly explain other specific requirements of the position. These may include environmental conditions, physical effort,shift requirements, travel requirements, etc.
If not relevant, leave blank.
Project demands may from time to time require work during non-standard business hours.
Up to 10% travel.
Education, Experience, Skills
In bulleted statements, indicate the MINIMUM REQUIRED education, experience and skills for this position. Education includes formal education, certifications,
accreditations, etc. Skills includes applied knowledge and technical skills directly related to this position.
Immediately following all Required criteria, indicate the PREFERRED education, experience and skills for this position.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor´s degree in Computers Science or equivalent experience considered
7+ years experience in business or I/T
Knowledge in application requirements analysis & solution detailed design capabilities and applications used in
region/team
Demonstrated understanding of both business and technical requirements and the relationships with each other
Demonstrated success to plan, organize and coordinate workload of others
Demonstrated success in working with virtual, distributed teams including Cargill and third-party resources
Ability to make timely and effective decisions
Strong understanding and utilization of systems development life cycle
Strong leadership including good written and verbal communication skills
Good persuasion skills
Ability to build strong, effective customer relationship/partner with the customer
3. 3
Good conflict resolution skills
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to coordinate, motivate and lead a diverse team of people to achieve objectives
Demonstrated ability to think strategically
Demonstrated understanding of effective project management methodology
Understanding and experience working with the ITIL Framework
Competencies Observable behaviors that encompass the applied knowledge, skills and attributes that distinguish and drive superior performance.
Competencies and behaviors must align to Job Band identified on page 1.
Core:
People Leadership (if applicable)
Job Family:
Place in the Organization
Identify where this position fits into the organizational structure (at least one level above and below, if applicable).
Indicate how many people this position is responsible for supervising, both the number of direct and indirect reports.
Number of People Supervised (if applicable)
Direct Indirect
Manager/Spvr: _______ _______
IC-Professional: _6-10__ _______
IC-Support Staff: _______ _______
Hourly/Production: _______ _______
TOTAL: _______ _______
NOTE:
IC = Individual Contributor
Indirect = Reports to Direct
Career Development
Briefly describe the career benefits or development an individual can gain by serving in this role
As a Business Analyst Supervisor, this position will have the opportunity to grow their people management, client
partnering and project delivery expertise. The candidate will build core strategy, communication, influencing, and
leadership skills that can translate to other roles within the organization.
BA Advisors Senior BAs BAs
Regional BA
Leader
This Position
4. 4
Position Contacts /
Challenges
Indicate the types of contacts/roles, both internal and external, that this position will interact with on a regular basis.
List the toughest challenges/issues that must be overcome to achieve the position accountabilities.
Internal / External Contacts Challenges
Business Subject Matter Experts
Project Manager
IT Developers
QA Lead
Project Sponsors
Business Managers
Controllers
Software Architects
Infrastructure Teams
Leading changes
Building relationship, while managing scope
Collaboration on planning, requirements approach
and status monitoring
Liason between business, application &
infrastructure teams
Influencing business and technical teams and
leaders.
Magnitude/Scope
Identify the areas that can be measured in a currency, percentage or unit, that can provide a reasonable indicator of
position size. Examples may be revenue, net sales, operating budget, number of employees, number of countries doing
business in, volume, market share, margin contribution.
Impact Area Annual Amount
Completed By:_____________________________________________________Date:__________________________