Shell Projects Business Analyst

Orion Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Business Analyst specializing in Planning & Monitoring in the UK. The role requires strong skills in Agile frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and data analytics. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of relevant IT experience and be capable of capturing business requirements and translating them into actionable solutions. This position is pivotal in driving technology demand and fostering collaboration across teams, ensuring successful project execution and delivery.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant IT experience.
• Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks.
• Experience in projects related to Data Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Capture business problems and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with PMs and development teams.
• Initiate and control BA activities within parameters.

Skills

Agile Project Experience

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Requirements Management

Process & Data Analysis

Education

Relevant IT experience (5-7 years)

Tools

Azure Devops

Visio

Power BI

Power Automate

Databricks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring - Mastery, Business Analysis Techniques.

Role Overview

IT Projects Business Analyst role involves identifying and documenting clients' and stakeholders' business needs and determining feasible solutions to meet those needs or resolve problems.

This role offers the opportunity to grow into a thought partner and solution visionary, influencing technology demand and direction within the business community. The following are the core responsibilities , skills and experience required to be successful in the role.

Skills & Experience

Total of 5-7 yrs of relevant IT experience in below mentioned areas.

Core Responsibilities

Requirements Management

• Capture business problems, value drivers, and functional/non-functional requirements.
• Translate business needs into actionable functionality.
• Ensure traceability from business needs through testing and final solution delivery.
• Maintain and update documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Process & Data Analysis

• Assess and model current processes, data flows, and technologies using tools like Visio.
• Strong understanding of Data tools and technologies and technologies such as Azure, Databricks, Power BI & Power Automate etc.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and value creation.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support BA Lead in stakeholder management and large design sessions.
• Collaborate with PMs, business teams, and development teams to understand project nuances and find creative, "out-of-the-box" solutions.

Testing & Validation

• Work closely with the test team prior to each release/Sprint rollout.
• Define acceptance criteria and coordinate testing to ensure solutions meet business needs.

Project Execution

• Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and control BA activities within cost, time, and quality parameters.
• Support execution phase deliverables (PDFs) post the decision on solution has been finalized.

Knowledge Leadership

• Become a master knowledge source for project requirements.
• Proactive mindset with someone who is a quick leaner to get up to speed and become a requirement "authority".

Mandatory

Agile Project Experience

• Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks and tools like Azure Devops.
• Ability to educate stakeholders in Agile ways of working.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Experience in projects related to Data Analytics and knowledge on cyber security is a preferred.
• Understanding of systems engineering, data/process modelling, and solution design.

Mindset

• Inquisitive and proactive approach.
• Quick learner capable of becoming a requirement "authority" in a unique project context (e.g., IT equipment on moving platforms).

Preferred

• Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum, PSPO, SAFe).
• CCBA or PMI-PBA certification.
• Lean Practitioner training and experience.
• Exposure to IT support model and handover process.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.