Senior IT Business Analyst at Gildan - Career Growth in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This IT Business Analyst position at Gildan offers solid career fundamentals within a large, publicly traded, vertically integrated manufacturing company (NYSE/TSX dual-listed). At 5+ years of experience required, this is a mid-to-senior individual contributor role — not entry-level, but also not explicitly a management track.
Skills development: The role sharpens high-demand competencies including requirements gathering, workflow design, system improvement, and cross-functional stakeholder communication. These skills are broadly transferable across industries and increasingly valued as companies undergo digital transformation.
Compensation: No salary is disclosed. For a mid-senior IT BA role in the Caribbean/Latin American region at a global manufacturer, market rates typically range from $50,000–$85,000 USD annually depending on location and scope. Candidates should negotiate knowing the role supports enterprise-wide systems.
Culture signals:
- Green flag: Direct report to the Director of IT — good visibility and proximity to decision-makers.
- Green flag: Emphasis on ESG, diversity, and mentorship suggests a mature corporate culture.
- Neutral flag: "Attractive benefits packages" is vague — probe this in the interview for specifics on health coverage, PTO, and professional development budgets.
- Yellow flag: The role description is fairly traditional and process-heavy; candidates who want agile or product-centric BA work may find this more waterfall-oriented.
Overall, this is a stable, career-building role within a reputable global brand, best suited for professionals who want enterprise-scale impact in a structured environment.
Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.
Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.
The OpportunityThe IT Business Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day support of Gildan's suite of software applications by solving organizational information problems and requirements by analyzing requirements; designing solutions; recommending system controls and protocols; and training end users. This position sits in the IT Department reporting directly to the Director, IT.
The Role- Determine operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats.
- Design solutions by analyzing requirements; constructing workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications.
- Improve systems by studying current practices and designing modifications.
- Recommend controls by identifying problems and writing improved procedures.
- Monitor project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions.
- Maintain system protocols by writing and updating procedures.
- Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- A bachelor's degree in information technology.
- At least 5 years' experience in the analysis and design of corporate systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential.
- Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated.
- From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues.
- Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities.
- Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages.
We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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