Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Lead Business Analyst to join our team. As a Lead Business Analyst, you will drive the strategic analysis of business requirements, design and implement solutions, and generate valuable insights from complex data sets. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with stakeholders, manage projects, and mentor junior analysts, contributing to the continuous improvement of our processes and methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Requirement Analysis: Lead the strategic analysis of business requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to understand and document complex needs. Conduct in-depth business process analysis to identify improvement opportunities and provide strategic insights.
- Solution Design and Implementation: Work closely with development teams to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical specifications. Develop detailed wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to illustrate and validate proposed solutions.
- Data Analysis and Insight Generation: Analyze intricate data sets to provide valuable insights for strategic decision-making. Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to define data requirements for advanced analytics and reporting.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and understanding of business needs. Facilitate workshops, interviews, and feedback sessions to gather insights and foster collaboration.
- Documentation and Process Improvement: Create comprehensive documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories. Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to existing processes and methodologies.
- Project Management: Lead project planning and coordination efforts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines. Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor junior business analysts and contribute to the professional development of the team. Provide leadership in adopting best practices and industry standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst, with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in using advanced business analysis tools and techniques.
- Thorough understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).
- Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools is highly desirable.