Business Analyst - Groups & Events (Product & Systems)

IHG Hotels & Resorts
Atlanta, GA
Role Purpose

Responsible for developing and documenting detailed business and functional requirements that support the product lifecycle for IHG's Groups & Events and Global Sales capabilities. This role partners closely with Product Managers, Sales stakeholders, Technology, and external vendors to research current-state processes, identify gaps and pain points, and support the design and delivery of system enhancements across multiple integrated platforms.

The Business Analyst supports assigned initiatives end-to-end, from discovery and planning through testing and implementation, ensuring solutions align to business outcomes such as improved sales enablement, operational efficiency, and enhanced guest and planner experiences.

Key Accountabilities
  • For assigned initiatives, partner with Product, Sales, and Operations stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document detailed business and functional requirements , including scope documents, process flows, use cases, business rules, and supporting documentation (e.g., business justification and ROI inputs).
  • Conduct fact-finding and current-state analysis by engaging users of existing systems and processes (e.g., sales teams, hotels, planners, call centers), identifying complexities, dependencies, and pain points to ensure proposed solutions fully address business needs.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers and Technology teams to translate business needs into clear, consumable documentation for internal delivery teams and external vendors, supporting solution design and prioritization.
  • Support initiatives involving multiple integrated systems and vendors , including CRM (Salesforce), booking, inventory, reservation, and related sales and events platforms, ensuring alignment across end-to-end workflows.
  • For assigned projects, coordinate with stakeholders to manage requirements changes, identify preferred solutions, and support the delivery of enhancements that drive revenue, reduce operational friction, or improve customer and planner experiences.
  • Design, document, and support Business and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, including test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and defect tracking. Communicate issues and outcomes to key stakeholders and technology teams.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for clarifying business processes, system behavior, and data interpretation between IHG, internal teams, and external vendors.
Key Skills & Experiences

Education
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience
  • 2-5 years of progressive experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar role , with a strong focus on business processes and system functionality rather than reporting or pure data analytics.
  • Experience supporting end-to-end product or project lifecycles , from discovery through delivery and testing.
  • Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments with Product, Sales, Operations, and Technology teams.
  • Hospitality, travel, or commercial sales platform experience is preferred but not required .
Technical Skills & Knowledge
  • Strong requirements-gathering and documentation skills, including process mapping, user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria.
  • Working familiarity with Salesforce as a business platform (user and process perspective; not administrator or developer).
  • Experience working in Agile environments , supporting sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery cadence (Jira experience preferred).
  • Understanding of system integrations and dependencies across multiple platforms and vendors (conceptual, not hands-on coding).
  • Ability to analyze trends and patterns in business processes to inform recommendations and solution design.
Core Competencies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to probe, clarify, and follow up with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and completeness of requirements.
  • Highly organized, process-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams and deliverables.
  • Comfortable working independently while actively collaborating within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated persistence in researching issues, validating assumptions, and ensuring requirements are fully understood.
Additional Requirements
  • Must be comfortable working in a hybrid environment
  • Comfortable using collaboration and video meeting tools.
  • Ensure PCI compliance and customer data privacy are met in accordance with IHG guidelines.
  • Must provide internet access and required technology per IHG standards.
  • Basic understanding of system hardware, software concepts, and troubleshooting.
  • Basic awareness of AI concepts and their business impact.
Travel - 10% limited as needed

Location - Atlanta, GA: Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.

The salary range for this role is $67,680 to $74,000. This role is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.

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Posted 2026-05-02

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