Business Analyst / Project Manager

Steel Ridge Partners; Katy, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO + Sick Time

12 Paid Holidays

401(k) with 4% Match

Annual Performance Bonuses

Profit-sharing Options

Flex Fridays (Half-days)

Job summary

Steel Ridge Partners is seeking a Business Analyst / Project Manager to lead discovery, planning, and delivery of complex software initiatives. You will bridge business needs with technical execution, ensuring clear requirements and measurable client value.

You will own the full lifecycle, mentor junior staff, and work with engineering, design, and leadership to align solutions with client objectives. A strong consulting mindset and ownership culture are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in business analysis, project management, or hybrid delivery roles in software/tech consulting.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, CS, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven track record leading complex, multi-stakeholder software projects from discovery to delivery.
• Strong experience eliciting, documenting, and validating business/functional requirements.
• Experience managing scope, timelines, and priorities in fast-moving or ambiguous environments.
• Knowledge of Agile, hybrid, or waterfall software lifecycles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with planning/delivery tools like Jira/Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements discovery and translate business needs into clear deliverables for engineering teams.
• Own project planning and execution across scope, timeline, budget, risks, and dependencies.
• Facilitate client meetings and stakeholder interviews to drive alignment.
• Develop and maintain roadmaps, requirements docs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and status reports.
• Serve as primary client contact, building trust through transparency and accountability.
• Partner with engineering, design, and leadership to ensure feasible, well-scoped solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ownership and accountability

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Info Systems/CS

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The Business Analyst / Project Manager is a critical client-facing leadership role at Steel Ridge Partners. This position is responsible for leading the discovery, planning, and delivery of complex software initiatives by bridging business needs with technical execution. The role combines deep analytical thinking, structured project management, and strong stakeholder leadership to ensure solutions are clearly defined, effectively delivered, and aligned with client and business objectives.

Success in this role is defined by clarity of requirements, disciplined execution, proactive risk management, and trusted client relationships. The Business Analyst / Project Manager demonstrates ownership across the full project lifecycle, anticipates challenges before they arise, and ensures teams are focused on delivering meaningful, measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements discovery and solution definition efforts, translating business needs into clear, actionable deliverables for engineering teams
• Own project planning and execution across the full lifecycle, including scope, timeline, budget, risks, and dependencies
• Facilitate client meetings, stakeholder interviews, and working sessions to uncover underlying needs and drive alignment
• Develop and maintain project artifacts such as roadmaps, requirements documentation, user stories, acceptance criteria, and status reporting
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned engagements, building trust through transparency, responsiveness, and accountability
• Partner closely with engineering, design, and leadership to ensure solutions are feasible, well-scoped, and aligned with long-term objectives
• Identify defects, gaps, or inconsistencies early, and ensure appropriate remediation before client review
• Review and validate delivered work products prior to client delivery to ensure requirements alignment, quality standards, and completeness
• Anticipate risks, scope changes, and delivery challenges; proactively recommend mitigation strategies and tradeoffs
• Ensure delivery outcomes are measurable and tied to client value, not just task completion
• Guide teams through ambiguity by providing structure, prioritization, and decision-making support
• Mentor and support early-career analysts or project managers, fostering strong delivery practices and ownership
• Contribute to firm-wide delivery standards, templates, and process improvements
• Participate in strategic initiatives that improve how SRP delivers and scales consulting and productized solutions

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in business analysis, project management, or hybrid delivery roles within software or technology consulting environments
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder software projects from discovery through delivery
• Strong experience eliciting, documenting, and validating business and functional requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope, timelines, and priorities in fast-moving or ambiguous environments
• Experience working closely with engineering teams and understanding software development lifecycles (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency with project planning and delivery tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, or similar)
• Ability to balance client needs, delivery constraints, and long-term solution quality
• Consulting mindset with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and professionalism
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving — Breaks down complex or ambiguous business problems into clear, actionable components; identifies root causes rather than treating symptoms; evaluates options thoughtfully and exercises sound judgment with minimal oversight.

Project and Delivery Leadership — Plans and executes work with discipline and transparency; anticipates risks, dependencies, and constraints before they impact delivery; balances structure with flexibility to adapt to evolving client needs; maintains momentum and focus across teams and stakeholders.

Client Partnership and Communication — Builds strong, trust-based client relationships; communicates clearly and confidently at all levels; translates technical concepts into business-relevant language; keeps client value and outcomes central to every decision.

Collaboration and Ownership — Works seamlessly across engineering, design, and leadership teams; takes ownership of outcomes, not just tasks; mentors teammates and contributes to a culture of accountability and excellence.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the Legal industry or with Legal Practice Management Systems (Aderant, Elite/3E)
• Background in financial systems, accounting workflows, or compensation systems
• Experience working in a consulting or professional services environment
• Exposure to SaaS product development or subscription-based offerings

What We Offer

• 20 days PTO + Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company-paid Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Annual Performance Bonuses
• Profit-sharing Options
• Flex Fridays (Half-days)