Technical Business Analyst – Software Rationalisation and Packaging

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bedford is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Business Analyst for the Windows 10 to 11 program. The ideal candidate will analyze software usage, identify rationalisation opportunities, and collaborate with IT teams. Strong analytical skills and experience in software lifecycle management are required for this critical role.

Qualifications

• Strong background in IT business analysis focused on software lifecycle management.
• Experience with software rationalisation and packaging in medium to large enterprises.
• Methodical approach to data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments of existing software inventories across business units.
• Gather and validate business and technical requirements for application usage.
• Work closely with software packaging teams to track packaging activities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Documentation Skills

Education

Relevant IT Certifications (e.g., CBAP, ITIL, TOGAF)

Tools

SCCM

Intune

AdminStudio

ServiceNow

Flexera

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LHH

Location:

bedford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Technical Business Analyst – Software Rationalisation and Packaging

Summary:

Part of Windows 10 to 11 programme of work we are looking for a detail-oriented and technically proficient Technical Business Analyst to support our software rationalisation and packaging initiatives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in analyzing current software usage, identifying opportunities for consolidation, and collaborating with IT and packaging teams to streamline application portfolios for efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

An ideal candidate must have STRONG analytical skills including being highly proficient in data analysis using Excel and other technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed assessments of existing software inventories across business units.
• Gather and validate business and technical requirements for application usage, dependencies, and future needs.
• Identify opportunities for software rationalisation, standardisation, version unification, and decommissioning.
• Work closely with software packaging and deployment teams to prioritize, schedule, and track packaging activities.
• Liaise with vendors and procurement to support license optimisation and contract rationalisation.
• Create and maintain documentation including business cases, software catalogues, technical specifications, and migration plans.
• Assist with UAT planning and stakeholder communication to ensure minimal disruption during transitions.
• Support compliance with security, licensing, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong background in IT business analysis, with a focus on software lifecycle management.
• Experience in software discovery, rationalisation, and packaging projects in medium to large enterprises.
• Familiarity with application packaging tools (e.g., SCCM, Intune, AdminStudio) and software deployment processes.
• Working knowledge of enterprise architecture, software licensing, and asset management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Flexera).
• Excellent stakeholder management, requirements gathering, and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with a methodical approach to data analysis and reporting.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, ITIL, TOGAF) are a plus.