Business Analyst- Release Management- Sling TV - Full-time

Sling TV L.L.C. provides an over-the-top television experience on TVs, tablets, gaming consoles, computers, smartphones and other streaming devices. Distributed across a variety of strategic device partners, including Google, Amazon, Apple TV, Microsoft, T-Mobile, Sprint, Roku, Samsung, Netflix, and many others, Sling TV offers two primary domestic streaming services that collectively include more than 100 channels of top content. Featured programmers include Disney/ESPN, Fox, ABC, NBC, HBO, AMC, A&E, EPIX, Cinemax, Starz, NFL Network, NFL Networks, NBA TV, NHL Networks, Pac-12 Networks, Hallmark, Viacom, Univision, and more. For spanish-speaker customers, Sling Latino offers a suite of standalone and extra Spanish-programming packages tailored to the U S. Hispanic market.  And for those seeking International content, Sling International currently provides more than 300 channels in 20 languages (available across multiple devices) to U.S. households. 

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(Based on the number of OTT households as reported by comScore as of April 2017)

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A successful Business Analyst will have the following:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university OR 4 years of relevant work experience OR combination of education and relevant work experience
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to interact effectively with various IT teams and C level executives
• Flexible, innovative and the ability to manage time and priorities in a fast paced, growth-oriented and time-critical environment while being personal and professional
• Work experience in IT organizations or with IT development a plus
• Agile Scrum training/experience a plus

We are seeking passionate, energetic and flexible individuals to join the team as business analysts. The business analyst position on the Sling TV Release Management team is responsible for the intake of requirements for new business initiatives, issues faced by business systems in the live environment and release scheduling/coordination. Time management, project management and effective communication will be essential skills for success in this role. The position gives the right candidate the opportunity to understand the complete business systems that make the product that is redefining the TV industry.

The Team/Role:

The release management team is responsible for intake and prioritization of all development requests ensuring that the IT teams are creating the greatest amount of value for the business each development cycle. The role offers tremendous exposure for the candidate. The business analyst will engage with multiple stakeholders including IT developers and all levels of management ranging from mid-level managers to executives.

Team responsibilities fall into the following categories:

• Manage the product backlog for IT development
• Coordinate development activities with Sling IT and Engineering teams
• Take corrective action to address deviation from requirements during development
• Work with stakeholders to identify initiative value for the organization
• Process development, compliance and continued improvement
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies
• Monitor and track the progress of initiatives

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