Business Analysis Lead

Job ID: 42747

Location: Birmingham : 1 Trinity Park : Bi

Position Category: Technology

Position Type: Employee Regular

IR35 Status: [[custIR35]]

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Business Analysis Lead to join our Digital Transformation team at LRQA. In this role, you will take ownership of business analysis initiatives within your product group, ensuring the successful delivery of technology solutions that align with our business objectives. You will be at the forefront of shaping our business strategy, identifying key opportunities for growth, and driving operational efficiency through deep data and process analysis.

This role is perfect for an individual who thrives in a hands-on capacity, leveraging agile methodologies to eliminate waste and maximize business value. As a Business Analysis Lead, you will guide the discovery and inception phases of projects, facilitate the clear definition of business requirements, and support your team in delivering high-impact results aligned with strategic priorities.

You will take a leadership role in coaching and mentoring a small team of senior business analysts (2-4), setting the strategic direction for business analysis practices, and ensuring the consistent delivery of quality BA artefacts. Your leadership will contribute directly to the development of product roadmaps and successful project outcomes, while continuously improving our BA practices and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

• Provide strategic leadership for a small team of business analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Mentor and coach team members to support their growth and help them achieve their full potential, balancing individual needs with team goals.
• Champion continuous improvement in business analysis practices, tools, and methodologies, ensuring team alignment with agile principles and product strategies.
• Facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices across the product teams, driving alignment on initiatives and outcomes.
  
  

Strategic Analysis:

• Collaborate with senior leadership and Architecture teams to define and execute on strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with the organization's vision and goals.
• Lead the analysis of market trends, customer needs, and business opportunities to drive competitive advantage and identify areas for innovation.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives and roadmaps, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve desired outcomes.
  
  

Process Optimisation:

• Lead the assessment of current business processes, identifying inefficiencies and designing future-state processes to optimize operations and resource utilization.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives aimed at improving workflow, reducing costs, and increasing business performance.
• Monitor and track process performance through KPIs and metrics, ensuring continuous improvement and achieving strategic business objectives.
  
  

Project Activity Management:

• Lead discovery and inception phases of projects, defining scope, gathering requirements, and evaluating feasibility for new initiatives.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure alignment with strategic goals and resource constraints.
• Oversee the execution and delivery of business analysis workstreams, ensuring successful outcomes while mitigating risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, driving collaboration and accountability for project results.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor on business analysis and data-driven decision-making.
• Communicate complex analysis and recommendations clearly to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and supporting informed decision-making.
• Support stakeholders in interpreting and applying business analysis insights to influence strategy and tactical decisions across the organization.
  
  

Technical / Professional Qualifications / Requirements:

• 10 years of experience as a business analyst across various industries, with a preference for IT, Finance, and HR Services sectors.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience in developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to solve complex problems using appropriate methods.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including business owners, developers, designers, and project teams.
• Skilled in conducting cost-benefit analysis to support business cases and identify process improvements.
• Ability to communicate and influence key stakeholders to drive solutions and improvements.
• Strong presentation and documentation skills (e.g., functional specifications, wireframes, process maps, and user acceptance tests).
• Proficient in requirement management tools and working in an agile product lifecycle.
• Well-organized, adaptable, and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Holds business analysis certification with knowledge of project lifecycles.
• Experience with budgeting and financial processes for projects.
• Experience analyzing software applications and documenting functionality.
• Extensive experience producing process maps, requirements documents, and solution definitions.
• Worked effectively with multi-skilled teams, including project, technology, and third-party service providers.
  
  

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