Principal Business Analyst

Gmca; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional public sector organization is seeking a Principal Business Analyst to work within the GM Digital Transformation Team. The ideal candidate will lead complex digital transformation projects and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance public services in Greater Manchester. This role requires proven business analysis experience and strong communication skills. Join us to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading business analysis for complex digital transformation projects.
• Strong knowledge of business process modelling and stakeholder management.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the GM Digital Transformation Team.
• Deliver digital transformation programmes across multiple local authorities.
• Build strategic digital and data products for public services.

Skills

Business process modelling

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Greater Manchester (GM) Digital Blueprint 2023-2026

The GM Digital Blueprint is Greater Manchester's digital strategy. It has been developed in collaboration with stakeholders from across Greater Manchester's digital sector and shares strategic commitments to put our people, our environment, and our place firmly at the heart of our digital plans.

We want to better the lives of our people and for them to be empowered by the opportunities a digitally fuelled city-region brings.

We want to use technology and data better to make Greater Manchester a greener, fairer, more prosperous city-region.

https://greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/media/7953/gm-digital-blueprint-2023-26-final.pdf

The GM Digital Transformation Team

The Principal Business Analyst will work closely with the GM Digital Transformation Team. GM Digital comprises digital transformation and project/product management professionals with technical subject matter expertise.

GM Digital works with the ten local authority organisations, and other partner organisations, to manage the delivery of pan-GM digital transformation programmes and projects.

GM Digital:

• Delivers digital transformation programmes, projects and products where there is a need to do things regionally, or cross-organisationally, and it is not possible or appropriate for one locality to do this independently.
• In collaboration with stakeholders, builds strategic digital and data products used in the delivery of our GM public services.
• Convenes the GM digital transformation system to collaborate, share learning and identify opportunities to drive efficiencies

You'll have the incredible opportunity to see the direct impact your work has on the lives of people in Greater Manchester.

Join us and be part of something bigger. Together, we'll make a positive difference in Greater Manchester!

We're looking for people who are passionate about creating accessible digital public services that are simple enough for everyone to use.

You're a great fit if you have:

• Proven experience in leading business analysis for complex digital transformation projects within the public sector or a similarly challenging environment.
• Strong knowledge of business process modelling, requirements gathering, and stakeholder management methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a talent for translating business needs into actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A genuine passion for harnessing technology and innovation to deliver real-world improvements for organisations and communities.