Senior Business Analyst - Microsoft 365

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to spearhead the migration to Microsoft 365 and enhance digital transformation across the organization. The role offers an attractive salary and benefits, suitable for a highly motivated individual with strong technical skills and experience in business analysis. In this position, you will enable the integration of cutting-edge AI tools, driving operational efficiency and compliance within the civil service.

Benefits

28.9% Civil Service Pension

Gold Standard allowance of £5,000 aligned to CBAP

Fantastic work-life balance

Qualifications

• Significant experience in hands-on Business Analysis with Microsoft 365.
• Proven track record in managing large scale IT projects.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools and AI products.

Responsibilities

• Lead Microsoft 365 migration and implementation.
• Analyse business requirements and design solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on Microsoft 365 tools and best practices.

Skills

Business Analysis

Digital Transformation

Microsoft 365 Implementation

Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT or related

CBAP Certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

The Senior Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of how the GPA collaborate with suppliers, partners, clients and customers. A forward-thinking Senior Business Analyst will be responsible to lead the implementation of Microsoft 365 and migration from Google Workspace across the organisation. This role will enable the integration of Generative and Agentic AI such as Microsoft Copilot into the Civil Service for the very first time.

Client Details

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in Government, with more than 2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the Government's office estate. They are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, aiming to halve carbon emissions from Government offices and achieve greater value for Taxpayers.

Description

• Lead the implementation and migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365.
• Inspire change, win hearts and minds and explain how change can impact end users all-the-while enabling adoption.
• Analyse business requirements to design and support solutions within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation of Microsoft 365, and Generative/Agentic AI products.
• Provide expert guidance on Microsoft 365 tools and best practices, such as Copilot, Power Platform, Purview and Defender.
• Document processes, workflows, and system specifications effectively.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges to maintain project timelines.
• Support stakeholders by offering insights into improving operational efficiency through technology.
• Ensure compliance with organisational and public sector standards in all activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the technology department.

Profile

Technical Skills and Experience :

Essential Criteria :

• Significant experience of hands-on Business Analysis, particularly around Microsoft 365 implementations, and migrations from Google Workspace.
• Proven track record in leading enterprise-wide digital transformation, managing large scale IT projects.
• Ability to see the big picture and create a roadmap that aligns with long-term organisational strategy and goals.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams) and familiarity with Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, Docs)
• Master at building relationships, negotiating priorities and driving continuous and iterative improvements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable Criteria :

• Experience working with Microsoft AI suite

Qualifications and Accreditation :

Essential Criteria :

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT or related
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent

Desirable Criteria :

• Microsoft Certified Professional

Job Offer

• A starting salary of 54.285
• 28.9% Civil Service Pension.
• A 'Gold Standard' allowance of 5,000 aligned to CBAP.
• Hybrid Office
• Fantastic work life balance