About this role
Job title: Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) Business Analyst
About the Role Join Amer Sports Global Business Services as a mid-level Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) Business Analyst to support automation initiatives across the organization. You’ll work at the intersection of RPA, AI, and other intelligent automation technologies, translating business needs into scalable solutions. You’ll be involved end-to-end from discovery to ongoing support, shaping how intelligent automation is delivered across the business.
What You'll Do
- Partner with process owners and stakeholders to identify and assess automation opportunities
- Analyse and map business processes, evaluating their automation and AI potential
- Translate business needs into clear, structured functional requirements for developers and IT teams
- Support end-to-end delivery of IPA / RPA initiatives – from discovery to implementation
- Contribute to business case evaluation and value assessment of automation solutions
- Ensure solutions are compliant with cybersecurity, audit, and control requirements
- Define and execute test scenarios, ensuring quality, stability, and proper error handling
- Support go‑live activities, testing follow-ups, and root cause analysis of issues
- Monitor existing automations and act as 1st‑line support, driving continuous improvement
- Maintain high‑quality documentation and ensure effective communication with all stakeholders
- Contribute to building standards and best practices for intelligent automation within PEx
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar Business Analyst, automation, or process improvement role
- Hands‑on experience with RPA solutions (mandatory)
- Practical experience with automation and scripting technologies such as UiPath, BluePrism, VBA, SAP Scripting, Microsoft Power Platform, and SharePoint
- Knowledge of SAP systems and understanding of finance processes
- Familiarity with AI technologies applied to process automation, including GenAI tools for personal productivity
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to perform process analysis and process mapping
- Basic project management skills, including structured documentation and coordination across teams
- Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and change management principles
- Familiarity with compliance and control frameworks (e.g. SOX, ITGC)
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business needs into clear requirements
- Team‑oriented mindset combined with a proactive approach