Job Description
Head of Business Analysis: £50k - £70k
Opportunity to join a market leading software company serving customers in the Energy sector.
You will lead, support and line manage a team of Business Analysts, Product Owners, Agile Delivery Managers and User Experience designers across multiple products and projects.
As Head of Business Analysis you will:
- Lead a team working on multiple products and projects, ensuring they have the tools, knowledge and support required to excel in their roles
- Provide Expertise in Business Analysis and agile change delivery through each stage of the SDLC
- Constantly assess and evaluate the design and delivery function to ensure effectiveness in line with current best practice
- Identify and define support needs for the team to help drive their ongoing development
- Support, mentor and line manage members of staff
- Carry out general team management activities such as, annual appraisals, team meetings, approving holidays etc.
- Allocate work to team leads and ensure they are empowered to deliver effectively
- Carry out Business Analyst and Product Owner duties where required
- Work closely with the Software Engineering Manager and Director of Engineering to ensure the department is running as effectively as possible by feeding into resource plans, risk assessments etc.
- Support the wider business as required, for example working with sales to provide professional advice and insight that will help secure the sale and act as a source of continuous expertise throughout the sales process
- Take overall responsibility for the work produced within the team
- Provide regular progress updates, including risks and issues to the Director of Engineering
- Work with the User Experience lead to understand, advocate and support the growth of User Experience adoption
- Work with senior stakeholders across the business to understand and manage their needs and expectations
- Develop, maintain, and expand your industry knowledge and that of the team, ensuring it remains consistent with the latest industry baseline & cognizant of forthcoming industry change
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Senior business analyst role
- Energy Industry experience is highly desirable
- Business Analysis and change qualifications are desirable
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
Experience:
- Energy sector: 1 year (preferred)
- Hands on Business Analysis and Product Ownership: 5 years (preferred)
- Management: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Remote