Lead Business Analyst

Act as a subject matter expert, leveraging your advanced knowledge to lead complex projects, influence strategic direction, and drive innovative business and technology solutions while mentoring others and representing the organisation.

Responsibilities:

● Through self-directed activities act as a liaison between client and technical groups, using superior communication skills to elicit, document, analyse and validate requirements.

● Apply industry-specific expertise to recommend and coordinate the development, enhancement, and maintenance of a client\’s business systems, processes, and products using high-maturity methods, processes and tools.

● Combine industry expertise with a thorough understanding of IT to develop innovative business solutions.

● Influence the strategic direction of clients.

● Lead analysis teams on large projects.

● Lead requirements management and change management processes.

● Direct development of visualisation, and user experience elements of solution design.

● Develop and maintain internal and external relationships to manage scope, schedule, budgets and expectations.

● Lead business studies and present results to senior management.

● Coordinate and participate in proposals, feasibility studies and new business development activities.

● Leverage industry knowledge and client relationships to assess the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment and to identify new business opportunities.

Requirements:

Education and experience:

● 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a proven ability to lead complex projects and strategy across multiple teams.

● Experience leading and mentoring a group of Business Analysts.

Knowledge and skills:

● Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies

● Frequently represents the organisation to external users/clients

● Deep understanding of business analysis principles and practices across multiple domains

● Extensive knowledge of Agile frameworks and scaling methodologies

● Strong understanding of organisational dynamics and change management

● Knowledge of product portfolio management and strategic roadmap planning

● Exceptional leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills

● Mentoring and guidance to lower level employees

● Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills

● Ability to drive cross-team alignment and resolve dependencies

● Ability to influence product strategy and decision-making at the organizational level

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

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