Business Analyst, Data & AI (m/w/d)

Job Description

Founded in 2002, ib vogt GmbH is a leading global platform for utility‑scale solar development. We deliver turnkey PV plants and battery storage projects worldwide, covering development, design, financing, EPC, and operations, while continuously expanding our IPP portfolio. With more than 3 GW of commissioned capacity, our international teams operate across 30+ countries, turning ambitious ideas into clean energy solutions that power communities and accelerate the global energy transition.

As Business Analyst in Data & AI, you act as the bridge between business functions and digital delivery. You work embedded across business units to identify high-value problems and translate them into clear technical requirements for engineering teams.

You combine strong business analysis and stakeholder management skills with technical affinity, using AI tools to prototype solutions, understand data and code at a working level, and shape ideas before development. You work closely with engineers, Digital PMO, and business stakeholders, reporting to the Head of Data & AI.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Discovery & Translation

• Run workshops and stakeholder interviews to understand business needs and translate them into clear requirements (user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, data models)
• Maintain and prioritize a structured backlog (e.g. Azure DevOps), ensuring continuous alignment with evolving business needs and validating delivered solutions through testing and sign-off

Business Partnering

• Act as embedded partner to business units (Project Development, EPC, O&M, Corporate Functions)
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and proactively shape demand for Data & AI solutions as the key liaison between business and technical teams

Solution Shaping & Prototyping

• Use AI and low-code tools (e.g., Copilot, Power Platform, Azure AI) to build rapid prototypes and proof of concepts
• Translate business needs into feasible solution designs in collaboration with engineers and support early feasibility assessment

Delivery & Coordination

• Coordinate delivery of initiatives, including scope, timelines, dependencies, and risks
• Support prioritization with Digital PMO and communicate progress to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Adoption & Change

• Support rollout, training, and user adoption of delivered solutions
• Collect feedback and feed it into backlog and roadmap while ensuring responsible AI usage.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years' experience as Business Analyst / Product Analyst / similar bridge role
• Experience working with both business stakeholders and technical teams

Skills & Competencies

• Strong English communication skills, able to translate between business and technical audiences
• Advanced user of AI tools for analysis, drafting, and prototyping
• Understanding of AI capabilities/limitations to assess feasibility and set expectations
• Ability to build quick low-code prototypes and read SQL/basic code
• Good understanding of data, systems, APIs, and integrations
• Strong requirements engineering skills (user stories, acceptance criteria, process/data flows)
• Structured, proactive, and able to manage multiple stakeholders and initiatives
• Collaborative mindset with ability to balance business needs and delivery reality

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft ecosystem (Power Platform, Power BI, Azure, Copilot tools)
• Experience in the renewable energy sector is a strong plus
• Certifications: IIBA (ECBA/CCBA/CBAP), Scrum/SAFe, Azure or AI fundamentals (AZ-900, AI-900).

Additional Information

• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open-minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team
• Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope of professional growth and development
• We encourage both team work and personal responsibility
• Competitive remuneration and motivating benefits.

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.

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