Contract onsite in Manchester, with 2 days per week travel to London
Seeking suitable candidates for a 12- month contract (extension likely) as a Senior Business Analyst. This contract role will require you to conduct security clearance prior to assignment.
This role is part of a large multifaceted technology programme responsible for the organisation's migration to and adoption of hybrid cloud. As a Business Analyst, you will be joining the team responsible for;
*Analysing programme and project problems resulting from the need to manage, track and reporting on migration and adoption of hybrid cloud, and developing and proposing solutions
*Designing the processes, procedures and ways of working technology teams will require to operate on hybrid cloud
*Analysing technical problems resulting from the migration and adoption of hybrid cloud, and developing and proposing solutions
*Analysing business problems resulting from the migration and adoption of hybrid cloud, and developing and proposing solutions
*Responsible for facilitating strategic business analysis activities to determine strategic customer requirements to drive Business Improvement, Business Change and technical Development
*Scope and evaluate requests for BA support within the programme
*Applies a wide range of business analysis skills and techniques to create as-is and to-be use cases to support business and technical change
*Investigate and solve a variety of complex problems, including Business Process Analysis, presenting options to stakeholders inside and outside the programme
*Process design; creation of guardrails documents to support migration and outcome delivery
*Conducting various business analyst activities dependant on the programme requirements and priorities
Required qualification:
Use of relevant methodologies and professional qualification such as CBAP, CCBA. ECBA. PMI-PBA
Required experience:
*6+ years' experience working in Business Analysis
*Experience using PESTLE analysis, business process modelling, root cause analysis, use case modelling
Essential skills:
*Initiates and facilitates communication with a diverse set of senior stakeholders within the business, other Government departments and suppliers
*Experience of different strategic analysis techniques such as SWOT, PESTLE, Five Force Analysis
*Experience of modelling techniques/notations such as UML, Use Cases, Entity Models, Data and Information Models, Process Models/Swim Lane diagrams
*Able to build strategic relationships internally and externally
*Experience of influencing through the decision-making process
*Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail
*Able to communicate clearly, articulate ideas and manage stakeholders
*Able to make clear plans, evaluate progress and articulate appropriately to the team and stakeholders
Desirable skills:
*ISEB Diploma in Business Analysis, Certified Business Analysis Professional, Chartered IT Professional or CEng registration
*Ability to use variety of BA techniques to capture requirements, including workshop and user group facilitation, stakeholder interview and data analysis
Other essential:
*Flexible in approach and attitude
*Ability to adapt your communication style and details to suit your audience
Other desirable:
*Ability to work as a BA in a business change or technical environment
Technical:
*Knowledge of cloud technologies
As an organisation and as a team, Guidant Global are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace, where every employee and contractor feels valued and empowered throughout their time with us.
We actively seek to recruit talent from all backgrounds, and to draw on a rich blend of experiences, perspectives and creativity. We believe that when people are respected and included, they are motivated to bring their best and whole selves to work, leading to innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes for all parties