About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Business Analyst to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in our Oldham, Bower House office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style.
The overall purpose of the role is to lead on the design of business analysis aspects of complex or large business change and technology projects/programmes in the change portfolio, shaping projects/programmes to deliver the business outcomes required.
What we’re looking for
We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you’ll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you’ll also be a confident collaborator, networker, and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.
You’ll be able to demonstrate:
Essential:
* Proven ability to deliver business solutions for programmes/projects, balancing time, cost, and quality.
* Strong analytical background with a proven track record of developing robust business cases through fit-gap and cost-benefit analysis.
* Significant experience of shaping and leading business analysis on large or complex projects/programmes from concept to operational acceptance.
* Experience with business process modelling methods, using MS Visio or Lucid Chart, with a proven record of delivering quantifiable process improvements through various techniques.
* Ability to lead, develop, engage, and influence at all levels.
* Excellent written, numerical, facilitation, and presentation skills.
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 tools.
* Proficient in software delivery, requirements management, business process management, and collaboration tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO), MS Teams, and Asana.
* Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
* Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management standard.
Desirable:
* Experience with Cloud Adoption projects and programmes.
* Experience with core housing business processes.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Partial (or working towards) BCS Diploma in Business Analysis.
* Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
Desirable:
* Process re-engineering/improvement accreditation e.g., Lean or Lean Six Sigma.
* Enterprise Architecture qualification e.g., TOGAF.
If you’re interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role, please review the role profile.
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