Lead Business Analyst Project Manager

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dynamic Lead Business Analyst / Project Manager for a 5-6 month contract in Barnsley. This pivotal role involves driving sustainability-focused technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with environmental goals. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project management and business analysis, with strong skills in stakeholder management and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management and business analysis.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle methodologies.
• Expertise in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, managing timelines and resources.
• Develop detailed project plans and track progress.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution.

Skills

Project Management

Business Analysis

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Resource Management

Tools

MS Project

Confluence

Visio

Job description

Role Title: Lead Business Analyst / Project Manager
Duration: 5-6 month contract
Location: Barnsley, hybrid 3 days per week onsite
Rate: up to 460 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Business Analyst / Project Manager to support the delivery of its Tech Net Zero Program. This role is pivotal in driving the successful execution of sustainability-focused technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with the client's broader environmental and operational goals.

Key Skills/ requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring timelines, resources, and deliverables are effectively managed.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans using MS Project, and track progress against key milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather business requirements and translate them into actionable plans.
• Model and document business processes using Visio and Confluence.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including status reports, risk logs, and decision records.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Ensure adherence to the client's governance, compliance, and reporting standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in project management and business analysis, ideally within large-scale technology or sustainability programs.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle methodologies.
• Expertise in timeline and resource management, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Confluence, and Visio.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience in sustainability or Net Zero initiatives.
• Familiarity with Banking internal systems and processes.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!