Project Business Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity for an IT Business Analyst has arisen within the IT FCAS team at a leading company. You will shape the future of digital technology delivery, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure operational goals are met and supporting project management activities. The role offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Company funded flexible benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Award winning pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Free access to online courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive

Bonus scheme for employees

Qualifications

• Strong Business Analyst Skillset required.
• Experience with agile and waterfall project management methodologies.
• Ability to facilitate workshops with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet operational goals.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Support Project Manager in overseeing projects.

Skills

Business Analyst Skillset

Project Management Methodologies

Facilitation Methodologies

Capturing Business Requirements

Job description

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A fantastic opportunity for an IT Business Analyst has arisen within the IT FCAS team. This opportunity is within our new IT team who are on a journey to become a leader in delivering digital technology at the point of need. Our delivery organisation is delivering the most ambitious portfolio to date. You will be part of this key business enabling activity, shaping the future for Leonardo UK.

What you will do

1. General BA
2. Collaborate and communicate with all stakeholders to ensure operational goals are being met in line with IT IBP and GCAP Budget
3. Determine what projects / programmes are within planned IBP and GCAP budget that will meet business objectives.
4. Recommend and assess the impact of change brought about by new and existing projects and programmes.
5. Identify and mitigate strategic and project / programme operational and technical risks
6. Maintain working relationships between IT and business consumers and customers
7. Support development of architectural road maps by gathering business requirements (functional and non-functional)
8. Work collaboratively with both internal and external customers to understand the business requirements, demand, and associated capabilities.

Project BA – specific lifecycle responsibilities

1. Work with Business Partner and Product Owner to ensure New Demand projects align to operational goals and IBP schedule and financial planning.
2. Collaborate with Business Partner, Enterprise Architects, Operations, Product Owner, and Service Transition to prioritise project / programme technical and functional requirements, identifying what the client wants and determining what is feasible to deliver.
3. Work with Business Partner to ensure project / programme passes Gate 1 Stage Gate Review in line with customer requirements.
4. Support Project Manager with overseeing and co-ordinating projects and programmes, specifically:

• Ensuring comprehensive project / programme requirements are collated during Initiation phase (post Gate 1).
• Ensure handover of project / programme to allocated Project Manager leading up to Gate 2 Stage Gate Review move into Planning.
• Ensure engagement with Service Transition and capture operational readiness review activities where required.
• Supporting Project Manager to project / programme planning, preparing and maintaining documentation, collaborating with Commercial to review contracts and financials, monitoring project activities and evaluating overall success and business alignment.

Capture, collate, review, and document the customer requirements, Business drivers, and system capabilities.

What we are looking for

• Strong Business Analyst Skillset
• Experience with Project Management Methodologies (agile and waterfall)
• Experience in various facilitation methodologies- i.e. Design thinking
• Experience in capturing business requirements
• Able to arrange and facilitate workshops with key stakeholders to capture business requirements

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Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution - please note that from April 2024 this amount will increase to up to 15% employer contribution.)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below