Lead Business Analyst

EPAM Systems; Australia; Remoto; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

EPAM Systems Inc in Australia is seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst to support enterprise Data and AI initiatives. This client-facing, consultative role involves working directly with client stakeholders to understand their business context, challenges, and outcomes, then shaping the right solution.

You will own the BA function end to end with minimal direction, collaborating with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to translate objectives into actionable

Competenze

• Lead level or senior BA with enterprise project delivery experience.
• Consultative, client-facing skills with stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with data or AI projects and Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Strong requirements gathering, process modelling, and documentation.

Mansioni

• Lead requirements discovery and facilitate workshops with client stakeholders.
• Translate business objectives into functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Own backlog refinement, dependencies, and stakeholder engagement throughout delivery.
• Support solution validation, UAT, demonstrations, and knowledge transfer.

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst to support the delivery of enterprise-level Data and AI initiatives. This is a client-facing, consultative role: you will work directly with client stakeholders to understand their business context, challenges, and desired outcomes, and shape the right solution to meet them. You will operate independently, owning the BA function end to end with minimal direction.You will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to analyse processes, define requirements, and translate business objectives into actionable deliverables. The ideal candidate is a proactive, consultative Business Analyst who takes ownership, builds trusted client relationships, and has experience supporting Data or AI-related projects.You will also collaborate with geographically distributed business and technical teams, requiring occasional flexibility to accommodate meetings across different time zones.ResponsibilitiesIndependently lead requirements discovery and facilitate workshops with client stakeholders to understand business needs, challenges, and objectives, and to define the right solutionAct as a trusted advisor to the client: probe underlying needs, challenge assumptions, and help shape and validate the proposed solutionAnalyse business processes, identify gaps, and translate business requirements into functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and workflowsWork proactively with business stakeholders and technical teams to clarify requirements, resolve ambiguities, and ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutionsOwn requirements management, backlog refinement, dependencies, and stakeholder engagement throughout the delivery lifecycle, with minimal supervisionSupport solution validation, UAT, stakeholder demonstrations, documentation, and knowledge transfer, while identifying and driving resolution of risks and gapsRequirementsStrong Business Analysis experience at Lead level or equivalent seniority, with a proven track record delivering enterprise-level projectsConsultative, client-facing experience: able to understand client needs, ask the right questions, and recommend fit-for-purpose solutionsMature stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to independently engage senior business stakeholders, facilitate discussions, and apply sound BA practicesHighly proactive and self-driven, able to work independently, identify what needs to be done, take ownership, and drive activities forward without constant directionExperience working on Data OR AI-related projects, with practical exposure to at least one area. Experience with AI solutions such as workflows, chatbots, or meaningful POCs is particularly valuableStrong requirements gathering, process modelling, and documentation skills, including writing user stories and acceptance criteria, with experience using Azure DevOps or similar toolsNice to haveExperience with AI-powered workflows, chatbots, AI assistants, or proof-of-concept implementationsFamiliarity with enterprise AI platforms, self-service analytics, or data-driven solutionsExperience with Agile delivery methodologies and cross-functional technical teamsExperience working with geographically distributed teamsWe offerBy choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at Great Place To Work-Certified in 2024, Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in 2023 & one of Most Loved Workplace, as recognized by Newsweek, 2021 - 2023.Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters.You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices.We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey.At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us.Life at EPAM- We are a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services that has rapidly grown in Australia since 2013.- We adopt a global growth strategy, thinking and acting like start-ups, working in multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering results. With a multinational talented team, we have been delivering innovative solutions for cloud migration, cyber security, digital transformation, etc.- You will work in an open and friendly work environment where your professional skills and experience can stand out.How We Hire• Here, we summarize the typical journey to finding a job within EPAM.• Apply and tell us about yourself!• Go through some standard interviews:- General interview with a recruiter- Technical interview with our technology experts- Manager interview or Offer interview with a hiring manager• Get ready to join the team!• Not sure if you meet all the requirements? No problem. Let's talk anyway and find out more!• It takes 1 min of application to start the journey with us. Apply now!