Senior Business Analyst

Aston Martin; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Business Relationship Lead to bridge the gap between IT and business units. The successful candidate will lead project implementations, ensure IT services meet customer needs, and manage relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in project management within the automotive sector, a solid understanding of IT services, and be educated to degree level. The role offers a competitive salary and is pivotal in supporting long-term IT investments.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Business Relationship Lead in the automotive sector.
• Experience leading complex project delivery.
• Strong understanding of automotive processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships between IT and business units.
• Lead planning and implementation of projects.
• Ensure IT services meet customer needs.

Skills

Business analysis

Project management

Customer relationship management

Communication

Agile methodologies

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

Database design

Bill of Materials (BoM) structures

Job description

Overview

Take the lead in building strong working relationships between the IT organization and one or more business units, and for ensuring IT services meet their needs. Lead the planning and implementation of projects from idea to completion.

• To establish and maintain a business relationship between IT and the customer based on understanding the customer and their business needs.
• To identify customer needs and ensure that IT can meet these needs as business needs change over time. Represent the customer's requirements.
• Assist the business in articulating the value of a service. Ensure the customer expectations do not exceed what they are willing to pay for and that IT is able to meet the customer expectations.
• Lead negotiations to provide enhanced products and services.
• Educate customers on available IT services.
• Align IT initiatives with the organization's business strategy to ensure technology investments support long-term goals and deliver measurable business value.
• Act as Business Analyst and/or Project Manager on Projects as required.
• Capture feedback and monitor customer satisfaction.
  Substantial experience as a Business Relationship Lead, Project Manager, Business Analyst (ideally in the manufacturing/automotive sector).
• Substantial experience as a communications lead for a similar organisation.
• Excellent experience of complex project delivery, coordinate technical resources and managing a variety of different projects at any one time.
• A strong understanding of automotive and supporting processes.
• Experience of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of Bill of Materials (BoM) structures.
• Basic experience and understanding in database and systems design.
• A proven solid knowledge of both traditional and Agile Project Management methods.
• Proven track record of managing project teams.
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent
  The IT Business Analysis function is responsible for day-to-day relationships with business stakeholders, ensuring consistency in engagement across the business and act as the single point of contact for business Improvements and strategy., The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda ltd