Business Analyst - Defence

(1387) IBM Service Centre UK Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Business Analyst in Cheltenham. The role involves defining business analysis strategies, leading complex requirement documentation, and mentoring less experienced analysts. Candidates should have extensive business analysis experience and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Regular promotion opportunities

Flexible working approaches

25 days holiday

Group personal pension plan

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business analysis and requirements gathering.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement business analysis strategies and methodologies.
• Lead the analysis and documentation of complex business requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior business analysts.

Skills

Business analysis

Communication skills

Decision-making

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Lucidchart

Visio

JIRA

Job description

At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.

A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients.

We offer:

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
• Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world.

Your role and responsibilities

We're on the lookout for a seasoned Senior Business Analyst to spearhead our business analysis efforts and drive strategic decision-making. As a thought leader, you'll guide our organization's transformation and ensure successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement business analysis strategies, methodologies, and best practices across multiple projects.
• Lead the analysis and documentation of complex business requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Mentor and guide junior business analysts, fostering a culture of continuous growth and improvement.
• Conduct rigorous analysis sessions, upholding business analysis principles and values, and promoting high-quality project outcomes.
• Serve as a key liaison between stakeholders and development teams, translating business needs into actionable requirements and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to the overall business analysis vision and direction within the organization.

Required education: None

Preferred education: Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise:

• Extensive experience in business analysis and requirements gathering.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive organizational change.
• Proven experience in leading business analysis initiatives and projects.

Preferred technical and professional experience:

• Experience with business analysis tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Visio, JIRA).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law.