Lead Business Analyst

Job Description :
The Lead Business Analyst - BISD role will serve
as the lead of an experienced team of business analysts, responsible for guiding
and supporting the analysis, documentation of requirements, and improvement of
business processes across multiple projects. This role combines mentorship with
hands-on analytical work, driving successful project delivery by ensuring that
business requirements are well understood, clearly documented, and aligned with
the organization's goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Support:

Lead, guide, and support a team of
business analysts, fostering consistency and knowledge-sharing within the team.

Assign, prioritize, and oversee team
workloads to ensure optimal performance and timely project delivery.

Conduct regular peer reviews and
provide coaching to help team members meet project goals and deadlines.

Requirements & :

Oversee the gathering and analysis of
business requirements, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business needs.

Lead the documentation of detailed
business processes, user stories, and acceptance criteria, supporting the
development of system enhancements.

Ensure consistent use of requirements
management tools and methodologies within the team.
Stakeholder Engagement:

Act as the primary liaison between
business stakeholders, IT, and development teams to ensure project alignment
and clarity on requirements.

Collaborate with project managers,
product owners, and other key stakeholders to prioritize backlogs, mitigate
risks, and ensure smooth project execution.

Facilitate workshops and meetings to
understand business needs and provide regular project updates to senior
leadership.
Reporting:

Monitor and track progress on multiple
projects, ensuring that business analysts deliverables meet quality standards
and timelines.

Conduct regular reviews of team
outputs, including user stories, business process flows, and requirements
traceability, to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Lead efforts in testing and
validation, ensuring solutions meet business needs before deployment.
Collaboration:

Drive cross-functional initiatives,
ensuring alignment between business goals and technical implementations.


Qualifications : :
Bachelor?s degree in business administration,
Information Technology, or a related field
7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with
at least 3+ years in a leadership role managing or mentoring teams.
Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, including
experience managing product and sprint backlogs.
Proven experience translating complex business
requirements into clear, actionable documentation (user stories,
acceptance criteria, etc.).
Exceptional communication and interpersonal
skills, with the ability to work effectively across various teams and
departments.
Expertise in process modeling, root cause
analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with
the ability to leverage data to drive insights and decision-making.
Experience working with enterprise-level systems
and multi-module applications.
Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps,
or other requirements management platforms.Experience working with enterprise-level systems
and multi-module applications.
Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps,
or other requirements management platforms.
Experience with statistical tools and data
analysis is a plus.
CBAP, CSPO, PMP, or other relevant certifications
are preferred.
Skills:
Leadership and mentoring abilities.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving
capabilities.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
(Scrum, Kanban).
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
Visio, PowerPoint) and process mapping tools.
Experience with Application Lifecycle Management
(ALM) and automated testing tools is a plus.