ABOUT US

NxtPort is the digital link in the digital port infrastructure of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. We create digital platforms to make the port faster, safer, and more efficient. Our collaboration with the Port Authority of Antwerp-Bruges and the business community provides a unique foundation for delivering essential functionalities to support the digital transformation of logistics processes in the port. Our goal is to provide services, solutions, and expertise that are relevant to the business ecosystem of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.

ROLE

As a Senior Business Analyst, you play a key role in translating complex business processes into scalable digital solutions within a multi-stakeholder environment. You work at the intersection of business, technology, and product development, guiding organizations in their digital transformation. You analyze processes, define requirements, support product roadmaps, and work closely with product owners, architects, and development teams to realize high-quality digital platforms.

This role is ideal for an analytically strong professional with experience in platform ecosystems, maritime logistics digitization, who wants to make both strategic and operational impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Analysis & Requirements Engineering

• Translating business needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements.
• Developing BPMN processes, data and system models, sequence diagrams, and user stories.
• Facilitating workshops with various stakeholders (business, IT, external partners).
• Performing impact analyses and supporting solution design.

Product & Delivery

• Supporting product owners with roadmap definition, backlog prioritization, and value delivery.
• Collaborating with development teams within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Guarding quality, scope, and planning throughout the entire delivery lifecycle.
• Coordinating releases, go-lives, and change management.

Stakeholder Management

• Acting as a bridge between business, IT, external partners, and operational teams.
• Building strong relationships within complex ecosystems (e.g., logistics, financial sector).
• Advising stakeholders on process optimization and digital opportunities.

Business Architecture (pre)

• Contributing to high-level process architecture, capability mapping, and domain modeling.
• Supporting initiatives around enterprise and business architecture (TOGAF, BIZBOK).

PROFILE

Must-haves

• At least 5 years of experience as Business Analyst and Product Owner.
• Strong expertise in requirements engineering, process modeling (BPMN), and functional analysis.
• Experience with digital platforms, API-driven ecosystems, or complex chain processes in maritime logistics digitization (preferably Container and Breakbulk sector), and platform ecosystems.
• Excellent communication skills and maturity in stakeholder management.
• Analytical, structured, and able to clearly translate complex material.
• Demonstrable experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, PlantUML, BPMN modelers, wireframing tools such as Figma.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of business architecture methodologies (BIZBOK, TOGAF).
• Coaching or chapter lead experience.

What we offer

• A role with strategic impact within challenging digital transformation projects.
• Opportunity to grow towards Business Architect or Product Leadership.
• An environment where innovation, ownership, and collaboration are central.

Security screening

All consultants/freelancers who will be employed at NxtPort are subject to security screening. The screening consists of a comprehensive investigation into the background and reliability of a person. This investigation is carried out via various judicial and police databases. The aim is to assess whether a person is trustworthy to perform a critical function and/or to gain access to sensitive infrastructure. The screening applies to numerous sectors, including the port sector.

When submitting the proposal, the Supplier must agree to propose only Consultants who are willing to undergo this security investigation.

The process of the security investigation can take up to 30 days; the Supplier accepts this waiting period and ensures that the candidate remains available during the screening process.

Only the Consultant(s) of the Supplier who are selected by the Client for this contract will be subject to the security investigation.

The Security Officer of the Client (as administrative authority) sends the individual request for security investigation to the competent Federal Police, who issue a security advice based on the security investigation.

A negative security advice is communicated to the involved Consultant via the Security Officer of the Client (as administrative authority). This notification states the reasons justifying this decision, except for information which, if disclosed, could harm the fundamental interests of Belgium or the State. The notification also contains information about the possibility to appeal this decision.

If there is no positive security result (for example, when no advice can be given) from the Federal Police, the vacancy will be terminated without contracting.

If the positive security advice is lost during the term of the contract, the contract will be terminated without any compensation.

The candidate gives his/her consent for security verification of critical functions via Cel Maritiem Beveiliging (at the request of NxtPort) for the position in question.