Lead Business Analyst

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Business Analyst with a minimum of 3 years of experience in gathering requirements, analyzing user stories, conducting gap analyses, and preparing for business change. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication and leadership skills. As a Lead Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions, driving organizational change, and ensuring successful project delivery.Responsibilities: * Lead the requirements gathering process by collaborating with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, validate, and document business requirements and user stories.

  • Conduct comprehensive gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current and desired states, and propose effective solutions to address business needs.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into functional specifications and technical requirements.
  • Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including business process flows, use cases, data models, and other relevant artifacts.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior business analysts, fostering their professional growth and development.
  • Collaborate with project managers, developers, and quality assurance teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and project deliverables.
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and requirements elicitation sessions to drive consensus and resolve conflicts.
  • Participate in the evaluation and selection of software solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
  • Proactively identify risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to business analysis and project management.
Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on gathering requirements, conducting gap analyses, and facilitating business change.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into actionable requirements and solutions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to mentor junior team members and lead cross-functional project teams.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies and tools.
  • Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques, such as process modeling, data analysis, and requirement elicitation.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) is a plus.
  • Experience in specific industries or domains (e.g., finance, healthcare, e-commerce) may be beneficial, but not required.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1318431
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned