Strategic BA Manager: Lead Transformation & Analysis

First American Financial Corporation; California; Remote; USD 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

PTO / Paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American Financial Corporation in California seeks a Manager, Strategic Business Analysis to lead a team of BAs/BSAs, shaping analyses for business, product and transformation programs. You will work with business, technology and external partners to identify needs and deliver analyses that drive strategy and execution.

The role emphasizes leadership, development of a Center of Excellence for Business Analysis, mentoring, governance, and collaboration with PMO, product, design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Certifications: CBAP or IIBA, PBA; Agile certs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of BAs/BSAs leading analysis for various business processes, products and transformation programs.
• Collaborate with business, technology and external partners to identify needs and provide analysis support.
• Provide business analysis leadership as a Lead/Manager for key initiatives.
• Mentor the team in best practices for process improvement, automation, data and product initiatives.
• Oversee creation of documentation such as API maps, business rules, user stories and data validation.
• Act as liaison between business, OCM, PMO, Product, Design and Engineering.
• Set and manage team goals for day-to-day operations and projects.
• Participate in hiring, performance reviews, and HR activities for the team.
• Provide guidance on problem identification, gap analysis, requirements, solutions and validation.
• Lead Center of Excellence establishment for the Business Analysis Practice.
• Deliver reports and presentations to inform roadmaps, budgets and strategy.
• Engage with stakeholders and partners to gain buy-in and alignment.

Skills

Lead BA supervision

People leadership

Business analysis

Digital transformation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office

Program/project management

Influence and negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

CBAP / IIBA

PBA

Agile certifications a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First American Financial Corporation in California seeks a Manager, Strategic Business Analysis to lead a team of BAs/BSAs, shaping analyses for business, product and transformation programs. You will work with business, technology and external partners to identify needs and deliver analyses that drive strategy and execution.

The role emphasizes leadership, development of a Center of Excellence for Business Analysis, mentoring, governance, and collaboration with PMO, product, design and