IT Business Lead Analyst

Belfast Full-Time No home office possible

The IT Business Lead Analyst is a senior-level position responsible for liaising between business users and technologists to exchange information in a concise, logical, and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to continuous iterative exploration and investigation of business performance and other measures to gain insight and drive business planning.

Responsibilities:

Provide input during development and implementation phases, including formulation and definition of systems scope, objectives, and necessary system enhancements for complex, high-impact projects.
Identify and communicate risks and impacts, propose risk mitigation options, considering business implications of applying technology to the current business environment.
Consult with business clients to determine system functional specifications and collaborate with management teams and other units to meet organizational objectives.
Evaluate new IT developments and evolving business requirements; recommend appropriate systems alternatives or enhancements by analyzing business processes, systems, and industry standards.
Provide in-depth analyses with interpretive thinking to define problems, develop innovative solutions, and influence strategic decisions.
Supervise day-to-day staff management issues, including resource management, work allocation, mentoring/coaching, and other duties.
Assess risks when making business decisions, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and ethical standards, and manage control issues transparently.

Qualifications:

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint), with extensive experience in Excel for data analysis.
Experience with all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Comprehensive knowledge of business analysis principles.

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