Lead Business Analyst

A job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Business Analyst to join a highly established and growing organisation during a period of rapid technical and business transformation.The Lead Business Analyst will join an innovative, fast-paced IT team, taking responsibility for leading, coaching and mentoring a team of high-performing IT Business Analysts. Reporting to the Senior IT Programme Manager, you will liaise closely with the Programme Manager, Project Managers, Business Relationship Managers and key business stakeholders to lead requirements definition, identify projects, and ensure that deliverables meet business and quality requirements. You will analyse and document IT and/or business requirements, working alongside IT Solutions Architects to scope requirements on a range of projects from large programmes of work to critical small changes. Working in a largely outsourced environment, you would also help manage any external tender selection processes for new technologies. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:A proven track record of having worked as a Lead Business Analyst in highly regulated environments, including Utilities Experience of understanding and managing multiple business and IT requirements across a varied portfolio/programme, whilst working in a largely outsourced environment Degree level education is essential Experience of delivering IT solutions in or for utilities clients is essential Proven leadership/line management ..... full job details .....