Job ID: JOB_ID_22
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst / Product Manager to serve as a strategic second-in-command to the Lead Product Manager within our Energy and Oil & Gas division. This is a high-impact role designed for a professional who can navigate the complexities of a regulated enterprise environment while balancing business priorities and protecting delivery timelines. The ideal candidate functions as a hybrid BAPM, capable of deep intake analysis, requirement prioritization, and robust delivery governance across distributed stakeholders in Chicago and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary intake point for new business ideas, translating ambiguous concepts into actionable requirements.
- Rapidly analyze and clarify incomplete requirements to ensure development teams have a clear roadmap.
- Translate complex business needs into prioritized user stories and functional specifications.
- Actively manage scope by pushing back on non-value-adding requests using data-driven rationale.
- Lead backlog grooming and refinement sessions to maintain a healthy pipeline of work.
- Partner with the Lead Product Manager as a trusted advisor to evaluate delivery trade-offs.
- Drive alignment on timelines and dependencies across cross-functional teams including IT, Architecture, and Vendors.
- Support both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall delivery models depending on specific project needs.
- Engage stakeholders across multiple geographies, including the West Coast and Midwest, to ensure unified product vision.
- Facilitate high-level discussions between business units and technical teams to resolve conflicts.
- Ensure all solutions align with enterprise architecture and strict regulatory compliance standards.
- Identify delivery risks early and propose comprehensive mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
- Manage requirements and artifacts using enterprise tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, and Confluence.
Technical Environment & Domain Expertise
The successful candidate will operate within the Energy, Oil & Gas, and Biofuels sector. This requires a deep understanding of the unique regulatory hurdles and operational workflows inherent in these industries. You will be expected to utilize Microsoft Project, Asana, and various documentation tools to maintain executive-level presentations and process maps. The role demands a structured thinker who can balance the need for speed with the necessity of long-term scalable design.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 15 years of professional experience as a Business Analyst, Product Manager, or in a hybrid BA/PM capacity.
- Extensive background in the Energy, Oil & Gas, or Biofuels industry.
- Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority.
- Deep expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies within large-scale enterprise environments.
- Exceptional communication skills, particularly in the context of executive-level reporting and conflict resolution.
- Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, and Confluence for requirement lifecycle management.
- Ability to work in a hybrid capacity in Chicago, IL.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or related Agile certifications.
- Lean Six Sigma or Process Improvement certifications.
Special Requirements
PP Num (Except USC) & LinkedIn Mandatory For Submission; Hybrid work in Chicago; Domain restriction: Energy/Oil & Gas/Biofuels.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $145,000 – $195,000 per year (Estimated)
Location: Chicago, IL
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: Radient.ai
Email: anil@radient.ai
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