Business Analyst

Pontoon; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking a Data Innovation Business Analyst for a 6-month hybrid role located in Warwick. The position offers a rate of £500 per day and involves identifying successful proofs of concept while managing projects within multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in stakeholder management, data understanding, and innovative problem-solving. If you're passionate about driving positive business outcomes through innovation, we'd like to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting complex business challenges and scoping them into testable hypotheses.
• Hands-on experience in delivering innovation and rapid prototypes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute successful POCs that unveil valuable opportunities.
• Guide innovative ideas from initial discussions to completion.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for meaningful outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data and AI understanding

Content creation

Innovation mindset

Project management

Job description

Overview

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Role

Role: Data Innovation Business Analyst

Duration: 6 Months (extension options)

Location: Warwick (Hybrid, 2 days a week in office)

Rate: £500 per day (umbrella)

About Us

Our client\'s Data Connect Innovation (DCI) mission is to empower innovators to pioneer new ideas that reshape the future. Through the DCI lab, they enable rapid proof of concepts (POCs) to experiment with novel technologies and collaborate to create new data-driven products. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what\'s possible with data!

Your Role

As a Data Innovation Business Analyst, you will :

• Identify, prioritize, and execute successful POCs that unveil valuable opportunities for the organization.
• Guide innovative ideas from initial discussions to completion, managing projects and ensuring effective communication.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, engaging with Product Owners, Data Scientists, and other experts to drive meaningful outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Support the interpretation and scoping of innovative ideas into testable hypotheses.
• Own and manage multiple POCs, driving momentum and ensuring successful delivery.
• Lead the partner selection process and prepare request-for-proposal materials.
• Represent business ideas in DCI lab meetings and showcase initiative findings.
• Stay updated on the latest data-driven technologies and trends.

What You'll Bring

• An innovation and growth mindset, with a knack for driving outcomes within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience interpreting complex business challenges and scoping them into testable hypotheses.
• A naturally curious approach, with a strong understanding of data, AI, and next-generation technologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging and inspiring others.
• A passion for storytelling and content creation, including video editing and graphic design.
• Hands-on experience in delivering innovation and rapid prototypes.
• A strategic, action-oriented mentality with a bias for execution.

Why Join Us?

This is not just another job—it's an opportunity to embrace the unknown in a vibrant and varied role! If you're passionate about using innovation to deliver positive business outcomes and are ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion; we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.