Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Principal Business Analyst to play a key role on our Digital Team in enabling Vail Resorts to support our best-in-class data driven digital experience. This role will be responsible for leading solution assessments, providing domain subject expertise, and mentoring business analysts. In addition, this position will support the Marketing Digital Experience organization in a highly collaborative environment working closely with Product Owners, Program Managers, Architects, and Quality Assurance Leads.We are looking for an outstanding individual who excels in several key areas: Scope definition, Requirements gathering and validation, building and managing partner relationships, digital systems and tools, and software development life cycle. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Digital Business Analysis.Job Specifications:
Outlet: Corporate
The budgeted range starts at $103,596 - $140,000 + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience
Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time, Year Round
Other Specifics: Hybrid / Remote
Job Responsibilities:
Drive Business Requirements: Lead the scope definition, requirements gathering, refinement, and documentation of business requirements to guide design and development. Clearly define new system capabilities and enhancements.
Provide Business and System Guidance: Offer expert guidance on business processes and the systems that support them, ensuring cohesive and efficient operations.
Primary Liaison Between Teams: Serve as the primary liaison between Marketing Digital Experience team and Digital development team to ensure alignment and seamless collaboration.
Solve Data-Driven Problems: Lead problem-solving efforts in a data-driven environment, leveraging analytics and stakeholder insights to address challenges effectively.
Build Strategic Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders to align priorities and foster collaboration with internal technology teams.
Collaborate with Business: Work closely with product owners and stakeholders to define, document, and refine business requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Develop Business Capability Maps: Create and maintain business capability maps and value streams to streamline IT enablement and align business and technology strategies at a foundational level.
Manage Ambiguity and Complexity: Guide teams in navigating ambiguity by breaking down complex problems into actionable, functional requirements.
Oversee Business Analyst Activities: Provide oversight, mentorship, and architecture-level support to other business analysts, ensuring consistency and quality in deliverables.
Ensure Alignment with Standards: Maintain compliance with regulatory, legal, and organizational standards, particularly in areas such as data privacy and security.
Facilitate Stakeholder Workshops: Lead assessment workshops to gather input, validate requirements, and build consensus among stakeholders.
Job Qualifications:Required:
5+ years working in agile custom software delivery in a business analyst capacity with at least 3+ years as a Senior BA
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration or a closely related field
Demonstrated business analysis experience with direct business interaction
Stong requirements gathering and documentation skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable speaking with and translating between technical and non-technical team members at all levels of the organization
Experience working with a cross-functional team in the areas of technology, marketing, digital experience, and analytics
Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with solve a wide range of problems of diverse scope and complexity
Experience creating process flows and writing detailed requirements
A history of leading and supporting successful projects
Experience in an Agile based delivery environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient with Jira and Confluence
Experience with Sitecore and ContentStack (CMS system)
Experience working on an e-commerce platform and native mobile applications
Experience with Adobe Experience Tools- Adobe Target, Adobe Analytics
Working knowledge of A/B and multivariate testing practices and principles
Experience with Mulesoft
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $103,596 - $140,000 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.Job Benefits
Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent training and professional development
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
Free ski passes for dependents
Critical Illness and Accident plans
Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.Requisition ID 506750Reference Date: 01/20/2025Job Code Function: Applications