Principal Project Business Analyst
Eden Ritchie is seeking a Principal Project Business Analyst to support the analysis, management and delivery activities required to implement business improvement initiatives and projects within the Department.
- 3 month contract with possible 6 month extension
- Brisbane CBD location
As the Principal Project Business Analyst, your key responsibilities will include:
- Elicit and document business requirements using a variety of business analysis techniques.
- Interpret business needs and translate those into functional and non-functional requirements and software specifications where necessary.
- Ensure business requirements are communicated to both software development and test teams.
- Work with technical staff and act as a conduit between business customers and technical staff to define /refine requirements and develop solutions.
- Develop and maintain standards for delivery of business analysis function using ICT industry best practices.
- Ensure standard of documentation and tools used to elicit and capture business processes is consistently adopted within the business.
- Negotiate and influence business users to drive efficiency through improved business practices.
- Liaise with stakeholders in order to understand the structure, policies and operations of the Department and recommend technology solutions that assist in achieving agency outcomes.
- Ensure stakeholders understand available ICT services and promote financial awareness with a view to delivering value for money.
- Develop strong relationships with business and technical staff on the requirements that inform ICT solution design.
- Negotiate effectively with customers to identify needs and business solutions and facilitate workshops to clarify and negotiate business outcomes.
- Establish and maintain collaborative networks with business and other stakeholders.
- Respond to changes in customer needs and expectations.
- Ensure timely and appropriate responses to system issues reported by staff.
The essential requirements for this role are:
- 5+ years’ experience in business analyst roles, including creation and implementation of structured internal service delivery processes contributing to the successful and timely delivery of complex ICT projects and initiatives.
- Ability to proactively lead the Business Analysis team and function of the Digital Services and IT Group.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Comprehensive and contemporary knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and PRINCE2 Project Management Methodology.
- Significant Business Analyst experience in an IT environment with strong skills in the development of requirements and specifications according to industry standards.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- High level of written communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex system and process concepts which both business users and IT Technical staff can interpret.
- Ability to cultivate productive working relationships and communicate with influence.
- Strong facilitation and elicitation skills to lead business in definition of desired outcomes, business processes and requirements.
- Ability to conceptualise broader business issues, structures and operations.
- Understanding of governance frameworks.
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks and experience in applying to an ICT environment.
- Experience in an ICT operational environment.
Qualifications, professional registration, conditions and other requirements:
- Possession of a tertiary qualification in information and communication technology or related disciplines would be desirable but not essential.
If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW submitting your resume in WORD format.
If you would like more information or to discuss the role, please contact Luuk Piet on 07 3230 0028.
Job Reference: 609394