Team Lead, Business Analysts

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM); Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) seeks a Team Lead, Business Analysts to guide a team of Senior Business Analysts across the IT project portfolio. You will ensure the development of high-quality business cases, requirements, and analyses that drive informed decisions and successful project outcomes.

The role involves collaborating with PMO leadership, managing workloads, and supporting governance processes while mentoring staff and aligning BA practices with corporate strategy.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or Public Administration or equivalent.
• MBA and recognized Business Analysis certification (CBAP, PMI-PBA) are assets.
• Minimum eight years as a senior business analyst delivering projects (public sector preferred).
• Minimum three years in managerial/supervisory roles.
• Minimum five years of business analysis in complex IT/enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of Senior Business Analysts with performance management.
• Participate in hiring and orientation for new BAs.
• Prioritize BA work across projects to align with portfolio priorities.
• Ensure BA deliverables support project timelines and governance.
• Support governance bodies with analysis and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain BA deliverables including business cases, requirements, process maps, UAT plans, SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in CS/Business Admin/Public Admin

MBA or equivalent asset

CBAP/ PMI-PBA or equivalent asset

8+ years senior BA experience

3+ years managerial experience

5+ years BA in IT/enterprise

Tools

Microsoft 365

Visio

BA tools

Job description

Team Lead, Business Analysts

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the full-time, permanent position of Team Lead, Business Analysts, in the Project Management Office of Information Technology.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values.

We have an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Reporting to the Manager, Project Management Office (PMO), the Team Lead, Business Analysts provides leadership, direction, and oversight to a team of Senior Business Analysts responsible for delivering business analysis services across the IT project portfolio.

This role ensures the effective development of high-quality business cases, project deliverables, and strategic analysis that enable informed decision-making, support investment prioritization, and drive successful project outcomes. This role ensures consistent application of business analysis practices across all projects and portfolio deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of Senior Business Analysts, including performance management and professional development recommendations. Escalate complex employee and HR related matters to PMO Manager and provide recommendations to support decision making and resolution.
• Participate in hiring and recruitment and provide orientation to new BAs.
• In collaboration with PMO leadership, assign and prioritize Business Analyst (BA) work across projects and initiatives in alignment with portfolio priorities while ensuring balanced workloads based on capacity.
• Ensure BA work effectively supports project delivery timelines and outcomes.
• Support governance bodies (e.g., investment committees) with analysis, insights, and recommendations.
• Monitor and support the development of high-quality BA deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adoption of business analysis best practices and adherence to PMO governance requirements. Intervene where risks or quality issues arise. Examples of BA deliverables include, but are not limited to:
  • Business cases and options analysis that clearly articulate value, risks, and alignment to corporate strategy
  • Requirements
  • Gap analysis and solution recommendations
  • Current and future state assessments
  • Process maps and workflows
  • Requirements Traceability Matrix
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans, test cases
  • Training plans, training materials, training delivery
  • Operational Support Models
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Identify systemic issues or gaps impacting project success and recommend improvements.
• Act as a senior point of escalation and advisory support for complex initiatives and key partner engagements.
• Collaborate with PMO leadership, Project Managers, and business key partners to support effective delivery and portfolio outcomes.
• Act as a senior liaison between business units and IT to translate business needs into actionable solutions.
• Provide strategic advice to the continuous improvement of business analysis practices, templates, and methodologies.
• Contribute to maturing PMO capabilities and governance processes.
• Support resource planning and forecasting for BA services.
• May be assigned complex Business Analyst project work as needed.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or a suitable combination of a degree with Business Analysis training and experience.
• The following education or certification are considered an asset: Masters of Business Administration, recognized Business Analysis certification (CBAP, PMI-PBA or equivalent), ITIL certification.
• Minimum eight years' experience functioning as a senior business analyst implementing and delivering projects in a private or public sector organization (public sector preferred).
• A minimum of three years of managerial, supervisory, and/or demonstrated leadership experience, including leading, mentoring, and developing Business Analysts or other professional staff.
• A minimum of five years of experience in business analysis within complex IT or enterprise environments.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management.
• Ability to develop effective and efficient solutions to diverse and complex business problems.
• Ability to interact with senior management to document, analyze, and recommend solutions and business changes.
• Ability to build strong relationships with key partners including senior management, clients, and technical staff.
• Demonstrated ability in translating business needs into technical requirements and solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of business analysis principles, methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organization, decision making skills, and attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of business case development, options analysis, benefits realization, and investment governance processes.
• Advanced proficiency in requirements elicitation, requirements management, process modelling, business process improvement, requirements traceability, and acceptance testing planning and execution.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches.
• Working knowledge of project management and organizational change management principles and practices.
• Working understanding of the technical architecture components that comprise and IT solution.
• Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.
• Working knowledge of formal process improvement models or frameworks such as Lean Six Sigma (minimum Yellow Belt), CMMI.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of municipal government workings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Visio, and related business analysis tools.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer's discretion.

COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communications, Developing Others, Decision Making, Organizational Awareness, Organization & Planning, Networking/Relationship Building, Value & Ethics, Conflict Management, Valuing Diversity.

WORK STATUS: Permanent, full time

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm; 35 hour per week

SALARY: Non-Union Level 8, $90,466 - $117,079 Salary will be determined based on relevant experience and qualifications related to the specified pay band and job. Placement above the midpoint of the pay band is typically reserved for candidates who significantly exceed the minimum qualifications, such as those with exceptional experience, specialized skills, or demonstrated achievements relevant to the role. This ensures fair and consistent compensation practices across the organization.

WORK LOCATION: 14th Floor Barrington Tower, Halifax

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on Sunday, November 1, 2026

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the recruiter when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link; Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax https://www.halifax.ca/employment/accommodations.