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Position Summary: IT Principal Business Process Analyst
Global owner of Ecolab’s Ultra-Pure Water+ Engineer-to-Order (ETO) applications portfolio: the Autodesk, Bluebeam, Auxalia and related CAD, BIM and PDM tools engineers use to design, configure and deliver custom-engineered solutions. With engineering leadership and partners such as Autodesk and Auxalia, sets the roadmap, defines requirements and leads hands-on delivery, deployment and support worldwide. Formulates and defines project scope and objectives through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements. Responsible for understanding the technology, business processes and opportunities in the context of the technical and business requirements and recommends solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals.
What’s In It For You:
ETO Portfolio Strategy & Roadmap
- Own the multi-year roadmap: AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Vault, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud; Bluebeam Revu/Studio; auxalia add-ons (PlantTools, Revit ProjectBox).
- Align with ETO flow: quote/configure, design, release, BOM handoff to ERP, fabrication.
- Rationalize overlapping tools; recommend strategies with direct impact on results.
Partner & Vendor Management
- Lead delivery with technology partners such as Autodesk, Auxalia, and Bluebeam resellers/integrators.
- Define SOWs, deliverables, acceptance criteria and SLAs; govern partner performance and escalations.
Business Process Analysis & Requirements
- Formulate scope and objectives via research and fact-finding; map current/future-state ETO workflows.
- Elicit, analyze, communicate, document and validate requirements for changes to business processes, policies and information systems, revising existing system logic as necessary.
- Build business cases that quantify value, cost and risk to support investment decisions.
Solution Delivery, Integration & Testing
- Drive CAD/PDM (Vault) to ERP/PLM (e.g., SAP) integrations for BOM transfer and engineering change.
- Work across all SDLC phases with IT and security; ensure testing requirements are met and lead UAT.
Deployment, Licensing & Technical Problem Resolution
- Own global packaging and deployment standards for Autodesk and Bluebeam (ODIS, MSI, silent/automated installs, upgrades, uninstall/remediation) with endpoint management teams.
- Act as top escalation point for complex application/endpoint issues (installers, ODIS/MSI logs, registry, permissions, profiles, crash dumps, licensing, network); fix root causes.
- Govern Autodesk named-user licensing and cleanup; resolve licensing conflicts across regions.
- Build tools/automation (.NET/C#, AutoLISP, PowerShell, log parsers) to boost engineer productivity.
- Own AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Revit standards migration: profiles, templates, libraries, deployment.
- Use AI-assisted development/troubleshooting (testing, code review) within AI and security policies.
Licensing, Metrics & Value Realization
- Own license usage reporting, renewals and true-ups (with Procurement) and cost optimization.
- Track KPIs (adoption, cycle time, rework, support volume); report metrics to executive leadership.
Global Stakeholder Leadership & People Leadership
- Act as liaison among executive and regional engineering stakeholders (Americas, EMEA, APAC).
- Lead change management, training and adoption of new tools and standards.
- Manage, coach and develop one direct report; act as a thought leader in user groups and partner forums.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field
- 10+ years in IT business analysis, engineering applications or CAD/BIM/PDM portfolios or related IT engineering discipline.
- Hands-on experience with Autodesk (AutoCAD, Revit and/or Inventor, Vault) and Bluebeam Revu or similar applications
- Deep technical knowledge of Autodesk or similar application deployment and licensing (ODIS, MSI, silent installs) and Windows application/endpoint troubleshooting (registry, permissions, profiles, logs, crash dumps).
- Experience delivering technology with an external partner/integrator (SOW, governance, acceptance).
- Global user support, executive presentation, and people leadership or mentoring experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer-to-order or configure-to-order manufacturing or industrial equipment experience.
- CAD-to-ERP/PLM integration (Infor Syteline), software license management and Power BI experience.
- Certifications (Autodesk Certified Professional, CBAP, PMP, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma); Agile and Waterfall.
- AutoCAD .NET API, C#, AutoLISP and PowerShell/batch development and automation skills.
- Autodesk-partner, reseller or professional services experience implementing for customer IT teams.
- CAD standards migration (AutoCAD, Civil 3D), CAD management, AI-assisted development.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The base salary range for this position is $133,700.00 - $200,600.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.
If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Position Summary: IT Principal Business Process Analyst
Global owner of Ecolab’s Ultra-Pure Water+ Engineer-to-Order (ETO) applications portfolio: the Autodesk, Bluebeam, Auxalia and related CAD, BIM and PDM tools engineers use to design, configure and deliver custom-engineered solutions. With engineering leadership and partners such as Autodesk and Auxalia, sets the roadmap, defines requirements and leads hands-on delivery, deployment and support worldwide. Formulates and defines project scope and objectives through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements. Responsible for understanding the technology, business processes and opportunities in the context of the technical and business requirements and recommends solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals.
What’s In It For You:
ETO Portfolio Strategy & Roadmap
- Own the multi-year roadmap: AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Vault, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud; Bluebeam Revu/Studio; auxalia add-ons (PlantTools, Revit ProjectBox).
- Align with ETO flow: quote/configure, design, release, BOM handoff to ERP, fabrication.
- Rationalize overlapping tools; recommend strategies with direct impact on results.
Partner & Vendor Management
- Lead delivery with technology partners such as Autodesk, Auxalia, and Bluebeam resellers/integrators.
- Define SOWs, deliverables, acceptance criteria and SLAs; govern partner performance and escalations.
Business Process Analysis & Requirements
- Formulate scope and objectives via research and fact-finding; map current/future-state ETO workflows.
- Elicit, analyze, communicate, document and validate requirements for changes to business processes, policies and information systems, revising existing system logic as necessary.
- Build business cases that quantify value, cost and risk to support investment decisions.
Solution Delivery, Integration & Testing
- Drive CAD/PDM (Vault) to ERP/PLM (e.g., SAP) integrations for BOM transfer and engineering change.
- Work across all SDLC phases with IT and security; ensure testing requirements are met and lead UAT.
Deployment, Licensing & Technical Problem Resolution
- Own global packaging and deployment standards for Autodesk and Bluebeam (ODIS, MSI, silent/automated installs, upgrades, uninstall/remediation) with endpoint management teams.
- Act as top escalation point for complex application/endpoint issues (installers, ODIS/MSI logs, registry, permissions, profiles, crash dumps, licensing, network); fix root causes.
- Govern Autodesk named-user licensing and cleanup; resolve licensing conflicts across regions.
- Build tools/automation (.NET/C#, AutoLISP, PowerShell, log parsers) to boost engineer productivity.
- Own AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Revit standards migration: profiles, templates, libraries, deployment.
- Use AI-assisted development/troubleshooting (testing, code review) within AI and security policies.
Licensing, Metrics & Value Realization
- Own license usage reporting, renewals and true-ups (with Procurement) and cost optimization.
- Track KPIs (adoption, cycle time, rework, support volume); report metrics to executive leadership.
Global Stakeholder Leadership & People Leadership
- Act as liaison among executive and regional engineering stakeholders (Americas, EMEA, APAC).
- Lead change management, training and adoption of new tools and standards.
- Manage, coach and develop one direct report; act as a thought leader in user groups and partner forums.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field
- 10+ years in IT business analysis, engineering applications or CAD/BIM/PDM portfolios or related IT engineering discipline.
- Hands-on experience with Autodesk (AutoCAD, Revit and/or Inventor, Vault) and Bluebeam Revu or similar applications
- Deep technical knowledge of Autodesk or similar application deployment and licensing (ODIS, MSI, silent installs) and Windows application/endpoint troubleshooting (registry, permissions, profiles, logs, crash dumps).
- Experience delivering technology with an external partner/integrator (SOW, governance, acceptance).
- Global user support, executive presentation, and people leadership or mentoring experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer-to-order or configure-to-order manufacturing or industrial equipment experience.
- CAD-to-ERP/PLM integration (Infor Syteline), software license management and Power BI experience.
- Certifications (Autodesk Certified Professional, CBAP, PMP, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma); Agile and Waterfall.
- AutoCAD .NET API, C#, AutoLISP and PowerShell/batch development and automation skills.
- Autodesk-partner, reseller or professional services experience implementing for customer IT teams.
- CAD standards migration (AutoCAD, Civil 3D), CAD management, AI-assisted development.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The base salary range for this position is $133,700.00 - $200,600.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.
If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Energy
- Insurance
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal business systems analyst jobs.
- 7 or more years of business systems analysis or related enterprise IT experience
- Proficiency with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday
- Experience writing business requirements documents, user stories, and functional specifications
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe delivery frameworks
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, business, or a related field
- CBAP, PMI-PBA, or equivalent business analysis certification preferred
Tips for Your Principal Business Systems Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to enterprise scope
Principal-level roles expect you to show cross-functional ownership, not just project participation. Rewrite each bullet to name the business unit, the systems involved, and the measurable outcome you drove, not just the tasks you completed.
Highlight stakeholder alignment over technical depth
Hiring managers for principal roles screen for people who translate complex system requirements into executive-level decisions. Your resume should show examples where you shaped strategy, not just documented requirements or ran workshops.
Target postings that name your ERP or platform
Principal business systems analyst postings almost always specify a platform like SAP, Oracle, or Salesforce. Filter your search by that platform name so you apply only where your hands-on configuration experience directly matches what the team needs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal business systems analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a system failure case study
Interviewers at the principal level routinely ask how you handled a failed implementation or a requirements gap that caused rework. Prepare a specific example with the root cause, your intervention, and what changed in the process afterward.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role owns requirements end-to-end or hands off to a separate solutions architect. Scope ambiguity at the principal level directly affects your ability to deliver results and advance further.
Principal Business Systems Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal business systems analysts?
Northrop Grumman, Fidelity Investments, and MKS are hiring the most principal business systems analysts right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large enterprises mid-way through multi-year ERP or cloud migration programs.
How many principal business systems analyst jobs are remote?
About 77% of principal business systems analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for experienced analysts who can lead requirements sessions virtually. Sub-specializations in cloud platform analysis and enterprise data governance tend to carry the highest share of remote-eligible postings.
How do you become a principal business systems analyst?
Start in a junior business analyst or systems analyst role where you document requirements and support implementations. Progress by owning increasingly complex workstreams, earning a certification like the CBAP, and developing experience with at least one major ERP or cloud platform. Reaching the principal level typically requires demonstrated leadership on enterprise-wide projects and the ability to align business stakeholders with technical teams without direct authority.
Can you get hired as a principal business systems analyst with limited experience?
It's uncommon, but candidates who have led a full-cycle ERP implementation or owned enterprise requirements for a large digital transformation project sometimes qualify even without a traditional progression through analyst titles. The key is showing documented evidence of scope, stakeholder complexity, and system impact rather than years on a resume. A strong portfolio of requirements artifacts and change management outcomes can partially offset a shorter tenure.
What does the principal business systems analyst interview process look like?
Most processes include a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on scope and leadership style, a technical round where you walk through a past implementation or requirements deliverable, and a panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders. Some employers add a case study where you analyze a business problem and propose a systems solution. Expect questions about how you handle conflicting stakeholder priorities and how you manage scope creep on long-cycle projects.
Where can I find and apply to principal business systems analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to principal business systems analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing.
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