Public Sector Business Analyst - Transformation & SAFe

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in London is seeking a Public Sector Consultant/Business Analyst to analyze and clarify business problems, define requirements, and deliver viable solutions within SAFe/Agile frameworks. You will engage with clients, SMEs and other suppliers to ensure benefits are realized and change is managed effectively.

The role requires deep experience with UK public sector delivery, strong stakeholder management and the ability to model processes and data flows

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working within UK Public Sector client delivery.
• Ability to use core analytical techniques including definition and documentation of business requirements in line with Agile methodology.
• Experience in business process modelling and data flow modelling.
• GAP / SWOT analysis, cost/benefit analysis and traceability.
• Stakeholder mapping and product lifecycle management experience.
• Experience with data projects, transformation initiatives and large-scale IT implementation.
• Public Sector projects using GDS methods – Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live.
• Agile, preferably SAFe, Scrum concepts.
• Strong stakeholder management in complex client environments and large programmes.
• Core consulting skills: strong written/verbal communications, presentation and facilitation.
• Strong organisational & planning skills.
• Holds security clearance or clearable.
• Engagement with Business SMEs and client leadership.
• Programme management across Client, Cognizant and third-party suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support BA and Project Management activities on client accounts.
• Manage risks and issues related to deliverables.
• Prepare for key programme meetings.
• Own project deliverables and inputs to planning.
• Resource management within a team and across multiple teams.
• Programme management across Client, Cognizant and third-party suppliers.
• Maintain stakeholder engagement across client leadership and SMEs.

Skills

Public Sector experience

Analytical techniques

Business requirements

Process modelling

Data flow modelling

GAP analysis

SWOT analysis

Cost/benefit analysis

Traceability matrix

Stakeholder mapping

Product lifecycle management

Data project delivery

GDS methods

Agile/SAFe/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Communication & facilitation

Organization & planning

Security clearance

Client relationship building

Programme management

Job description

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in London is seeking a Public Sector Consultant/Business Analyst to analyze and clarify business problems, define requirements, and deliver viable solutions within SAFe/Agile frameworks. You will engage with clients, SMEs and other suppliers to ensure benefits are realized and change is managed effectively.

The role requires deep experience with UK public sector delivery, strong stakeholder management and the ability to model processes and data flows