Lead Business Analyst - Enterprise Solutions

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Generous leave days

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Business Analyst for a fully remote role focused on projects impacting the George region. You will drive requirements, translate into specs, and guide ERP/CRM integration efforts for diverse clients.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years in business analysis, strong BPMN, data analysis, and hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Visio. Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis, preferably in consulting.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, process modeling (BPMN), and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders across departments.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications for software development teams.
• Design and map current and future state business processes, identifying areas for optimization.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure solutions meet business objectives and user needs.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and QA teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive training materials and conduct user training sessions.
• Provide post-implementation support and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business analysis methodologies and tools.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Process modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Visio

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier management consultancy, is actively seeking a talented Lead Business Analyst to spearhead their enterprise solutions practice. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your expertise from anywhere. You will play a pivotal role in understanding intricate business needs, translating them into functional specifications, and guiding the development of innovative enterprise solutions for our diverse clientele. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, technical understanding, and exceptional communication skills. Based remotely with a focus on projects impacting the George region, you'll collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to ensure the successful implementation of transformative technologies and processes. Embrace this opportunity to shape the future of business operations through insightful analysis and strategic guidance in a flexible, remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders across various departments.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications for software development teams.
• Design and map current and future state business processes, identifying areas for optimization.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure solutions meet business objectives and user needs.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and quality assurance teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive training materials and conduct user training sessions.
• Provide post-implementation support and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business analysis methodologies and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis, preferably within a consulting environment.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, process modeling (e.g., BPMN), and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software solutions (e.g., ERP, CRM) and system integration concepts.
• Experience with agile and waterfall development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Proficiency in using business analysis tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Visio).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remuneration package.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous leave days, including additional wellness leave.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive remote work culture.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and impactful projects.
• Home office setup allowance.