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Lead teams or projects of high complexity. Initiates and conducts feasibility studies of new and modified business requirement.\nProvide technical analysis and solutions to business issues, provides consultation, researches and implements technical alternatives, and maintains awareness of business technology strategies.\nBe responsible in user requirement gathering, detailed requirement documentation by working closely with the project stakeholders including IT and business users. 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