SENIOR CONSULTANT LEAD

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 367,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UAE is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead business requirement gathering and provide functional consulting expertise. You will manage stakeholder relationships, prepare for new features, and support decision-making processes for project selection. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree, 10 years of related experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers the opportunity for continuous improvement in business processes and technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in business analysis, functional consulting, or similar role.
• Proven experience in requirement gathering and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops and interviews to capture and analyze business requirements.
• Provide expert advice on business processes and solution design.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Collaborate to prepare for new features and initiatives.
• Analyze business needs to prioritize initiatives.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance business value.

Skills

Business analysis

Functional consulting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or IT

Tools

Demand management tools

Job description

Job Summary:

The Senior Consultant is responsible for leading consulting & business requirement gathering providing functional consulting expertise managing stakeholder relationships preparing for new features and initiatives and supporting the identification and management of priorities and demand. The role is pivotal in bridging business needs with technology solutions ensuring successful project delivery and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Requirement Gathering:
  • Lead workshops and interviews to capture and analyze business requirements.
  • Document functional and non-functional requirements with clarity and precision.
  • Translate business needs into actionable technical specifications.
• Functional Consulting:
  • Provide expert advice on business processes system functionality and solution design.
  • Develop and present functional solutions that align with organizational objectives.
  • Support implementation teams with functional guidance and best practices.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Facilitate regular communication to ensure alignment and manage expectations.
  • Address stakeholder concerns and ensure their requirements are considered throughout project lifecycles.
• New Feature & Initiative Preparation:
  • Collaborate with business and technical teams to prepare for new features and initiatives.
  • Assess feasibility impact and readiness for proposed changes.
  • Support the development of business cases and project plans for new initiatives.
• Priority Identification & Demand Management:>
  • Analyze business needs to help identify and prioritize initiatives.
  • Manage demand by balancing resource availability business urgency and strategic objectives.
  • Maintain a demand pipeline and support decision-making processes for project selection.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Recommend process improvements and innovative solutions to enhance business value.
  • Stay updated on industry trends best practices and emerging technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration Information Technology or related field.
• 10 years of experience in business analysis functional consulting or a similar role.
• Proven experience in requirement gathering stakeholder management and project preparation.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with demand management tools and methodologies is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.