Business Analysis Lead

About the role

As a Business Analysis Lead at Ahk Group, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives and optimizing business processes. This position requires a blend of analytical thinking, leadership, and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for identifying business needs, translating them into actionable insights, and ensuring that projects align with organizational goals. Your expertise will guide decision-making and enhance operational efficiency within the company.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead the business analysis team in identifying and defining business requirements for various projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document detailed functional and non-functional requirements, facilitating clear communication across teams.
• Analyze current business processes and workflows, identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including business cases, process maps, and user stories, to support project delivery.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units, translating complex technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops to elicit requirements and validate solutions, ensuring that all perspectives are considered.
• Monitor project progress and performance metrics, providing regular updates to senior management and making adjustments as necessary to meet objectives.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in business analysis, applying this knowledge to enhance the team's methodologies and tools.
• Facilitate change management initiatives, helping teams adapt to new processes and technologies while minimizing disruption.
• Collaborate with project managers to prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively, ensuring timely delivery of projects.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate that solutions meet business requirements and are ready for deployment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business analysis, with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role, preferably within a technology or consulting environment.
• Strong understanding of business process modeling and improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Proficient in using business analysis tools and software, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team, with a focus on fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, and the ability to adapt to different project environments.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A degree in business administration, information technology, or a related field is preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience in data analysis and visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI, to support data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledge of software development life cycles (SDLC) and experience working closely with development teams.
• Certification in business analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) or project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
• Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions.

Skills & tools

• Business process modeling and improvement
• Requirements gathering and documentation
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
• Analytical tools (JIRA, Confluence)
• Data analysis and visualization (Tableau, Power BI)

Practical notes

• This position is based in Liverpool, Merseyside, and may require occasional travel to client sites or other company locations.
• The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are encouraged to apply, as Ahk Group is committed to attracting top talent from diverse backgrounds.

META

Company: Ahk Group

Title: Business Analysis Lead

Listed

location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Job type: Full-time

Apply URL: https://ahkgroup.bamboohr.com/careers/1748