Naval IT Business Analyst

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organisation driven by the Aponte family. Today, we continue to focus on caring for customers, employees and the environment.

From a one-vessel operation to a globally respected business we have an unfaltering commitment to people that have passion, creativity and willing to make a change.

MSC Technology Italy is the first division located in the national territory, complementing existing offices in Geneva (the Group's headquarters), Warren (New Jersey, USA), and Chennai (India).

MSC Technology embodies Passion and a commitment to Continuous Evolution, strongly believing in Equal Opportunities and Caring for its People—ultimately fostering a sense of Family within the Company.

With over 3,000 employees, our Technology Department plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and elevating the quality standards across our functional lines.

Working within an international office and engaging in cross-country collaboration offers the opportunity to connect with individuals boasting diverse technical skills, backgrounds, cultures, and professional experiences. International travel not only enriches your understanding of business and languages within the ICT realm but also provides avenues for personal and professional growth.

In 2020, MSC Technology Italy was established as a technological division of MSC with the goal of creating a Center of Excellence to support the MSC Group's business.

Do you recognize yourself? Then come work with us and be part of MSC’s family!

MSC Technology Italia is looking for an experienced Naval IT Business Analyst to join its Operational team.

The successful candidate will combine strong knowledge of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering with IT and Business Analysis expertise, acting as a key interface between Planning teams, business stakeholders, and software development teams.

The role will focus on translating vessel physics, stability principles, maritime regulations, stowage planning requirements, and operational constraints into clear functional requirements for developers, while supporting the implementation and continuous evolution of planning software used by terminals and Planning Offices for vessel load and stowage planning.

This role is ideal for professionals with a strong understanding of the maritime and container shipping business who have experience working on IT or software-related projects and are comfortable operating in a Business-to-IT environment.

Reporting Line

• Hierarchical: Operational Team Management
• Functional: Planning Department and IT/Product Teams

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Business-to-IT interface, combining naval and marine domain expertise with Business Analysis activities to support the development and evolution of vessel planning software.
• Collect, analyze, structure, and document business requirements from Planning Offices, terminals, and other relevant stakeholders, translating them into clear functional requirements and actionable specifications for software developers.
• Translate vessel physics, stability principles, longitudinal strength, maritime regulations, safety parameters, algorithms, and operational constraints into functional information that development teams can effectively implement.
• Provide technical and operational expertise on vessel stowage planning, stability, safety parameters, vessel structure, and container ship operations.
• Design and maintain vessel profiles within Planning and Stowage software, ensuring consistency with vessel characteristics, applicable regulations, operational requirements, and established restrictions.
• Support MSC Planning Offices in understanding and managing requirements related to stowage plans, vessel stability, safety parameters, and vessel maximization, including the analysis and resolution of discrepancies between planning results and actual vessel conditions.
• Follow software implementations throughout the development lifecycle, working closely with Software Engineers, Business Analysts, Product Managers, Domain Experts, terminals, and Planning Offices to support requirements clarification, prioritization, testing, solution validation, acceptance, and deployment.
• Contribute to the evolution and continuous improvement of vessel planning solutions, including CASP, supporting software calculation quality, process gap analysis, and the reliability and effectiveness of tools used for vessel load and stowage planning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the maritime and container shipping business, with a solid understanding of vessel operations, stowage planning processes, vessel structure, stability, longitudinal strength, and container ship layouts.
• Strong knowledge of vessel-related regulations, Classification requirements, safety standards, and relevant maritime industry rules, with the ability to translate them into functional requirements for software development teams.
• Previous experience working on IT, software development, or digitalization projects, ideally within maritime, shipping, vessel planning, or other operational environments.
• Experience or strong aptitude in Business Analysis, including requirements gathering, process analysis, functional specification, solution validation, and interaction with software development teams.
• Ability to translate complex naval engineering concepts, physical principles, algorithms, regulatory requirements, and operational business needs into clear and structured information that developers can implement.
• Experience or familiarity with vessel stability programs and stowage planning software; knowledge of CASP or comparable planning solutions is considered an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard IT tools; knowledge of software development practices, Agile environments, and Azure DevOps is considered a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Planning Offices, terminals, business stakeholders, and software development teams, with professional proficiency in English.

Diversity and Inclusion

This job posting is open to all individuals, regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other personal characteristic, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations on equal opportunities and inclusion (Italian Legislative Decree No. 198/2006, as subsequently amended, and Italian Legislative Decrees No. 215/2003 and No. 216/2003).

In compliance with applicable pay transparency legislation, we provide the following information regarding the initial remuneration envisaged for this position.

The position will be classified within the Employee category, at one of the C2, C3, B1 or B2 levels under the Italian Metalworking Industry National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria).

The classification level and any additional remuneration components supplementing the base salary will be determined based on an assessment, carried out during the selection process, of objective and neutral criteria such as, by way of example, the candidate’s professional experience, technical skills, level of autonomy and the responsibilities required by the role.

What we offer

• new Learning opportunities
• a comprehensive Welfare System
• Life and Health Insurance
• Modern Workstation
• Discounts within the MSC group

Moreover, MSC Technology Italy fosters a culture of innovation and wellbeing by simultaneously pursuing various initiatives. These include Meetups, Technical and General Events such as Gaming Tournaments, Company Charity Initiatives and a Sustainability program designed to benefit all employees. Our Company provides employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.