Lead Business Analyst

Our client, a world-leading engineering company, is seeking a talented and highly skilled IT Lead Business Analyst.

Note: This role requires candidates to either hold current SC or DV clearance.

We’re looking for a Lead Business Analyst (IT) to lead a small team of BAs while also staying hands-on running your own projects. This is a new role to support our client's expanding organization and an exciting time to join as they develop their IT services & operations. You’ll focus on their emerging defence portfolio of work.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and elaboration of compelling Business Cases and detailed requirements documentation.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise your team.
• Identify & propose continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure that project benefits are clearly identified, mapped and monitored at initiation and throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide IT Governance assurance for non-functional requirements.
• Ensure that project solutions are in-line with key stakeholder requirements.

So, what are we looking for in your application?

We will prioritise applications with a background in fields such as defence, engineering & manufacturing industries, alongside Technical & IT Focused Business Analysts.

What we will need from you

• Proven track record in an IT/Technical Business Analyst role and Lead or Senior BA role.
• Security Clearance – SC as a minimum with willingness to undertake DV.
• Team leadership experience; you'll be managing a small team.
• Experience in supporting or delivering large scale business change.
• Understanding of Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and relationship management skills.

What do we offer in return?

Annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, genuine focus on wellbeing and learning & development. This is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.