Senior Technical Business Analyst

At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en.

Why join Sony Music Group?

Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.

This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

What You’ll Do: (job responsibilities)

• Support the vision of the Global IT/Data Warehouse & Analytics team, assist with product requirements, and translate abstract requirements into technical user stories for Scrum teams.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager on roadmap planning and prioritization.
• Closely communicate with internal/external teams to understand overall business situation and key topics of concern.
• Test business processes and recommend improvements.
• Create reports, dashboards and visualizations to understand business performance or team performance.
• Provide support to internal/external teams for any data, reports, or tools inquiry.
• Collaborate with the scrum team to resolve product-related problems and make decisions that represent the strategic goals of the Data and Insights team.
• Partner with the Product Manager and Scrum Master to resolve issues with the Business throughout the sprint.
• Work with Stakeholders, Developers, and cross functional team on Sprint Planning.
• Maintain system protocols by writing and updating procedures.
• Prepare detailed documentation and maintain product, project, and process standard artifact.

Who You Are: (skills and experience required)

• 6+ years as a Business Analyst.
• Experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog refinement.
• Experience working with web-based enterprise applications.
• 2+ years with Jira/Confluence, Excel.
• Knowledge of basic SQL to run ad hoc analysis.
• Knowledge of Agile software development life cycles.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer, business or music related field.

Nice to have:

• Develop powerful data visualizations and storytelling using Business Intelligence tools such as PowerBI.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and concepts such as Agile, SAFE, scrum, CI/CD, and DevOps Skills/Competencies.
• Must be aligned with Sony’s Values and Purpose.
• Strong communication skills: Ability to explain detailed and intricate concepts and ideas.
• Good organizational & time management skills with ability to successfully manage and prioritize numerous time pressured analytical activities / projects.
• Capable of managing performance indirectly.
• Ability to work both individually and within a high-performing team.
• Ability to manage Product scope, releases, and stakeholders.
• System and data analysis.
• Product Ownership.
• System design and thinking.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.