Business Analyst

Introduction

At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you’ll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors.

You’ll collaborate with top industry professionals, gain hands on experience with cutting edge technologies, and deliver solutions that create real business impact. From day one, you’ll work on meaningful, high profile programmes that stretch your skills and accelerate your growth.

We invest heavily in you—supporting continuous learning, in demand skills development, and long term career progression. You’ll thrive in a flexible, inclusive environment that values curiosity, encourages reinvention, and recognises what makes you unique.

We Offer

• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group pension plan through salary sacrifice.
  
  

Your Role And Responsibilities

We're on the lookout for a seasoned Manager Business Analyst to spearhead our business analysis efforts and drive strategic decision-making. As a thought leader, you'll guide our organization's transformation and ensure successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement business analysis strategies, methodologies, and best practices across multiple projects.
• Lead the analysis and documentation of complex business requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Mentor and guide junior business analysts, fostering a culture of continuous growth and improvement.
• Conduct rigorous analysis sessions, upholding business analysis principles and values, and promoting high-quality project outcomes.
• Serve as a key liaison between stakeholders and development teams, translating business needs into actionable requirements and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to the overall business analysis vision and direction within the organization.
  
  

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Extensive experience in business analysis and requirements gathering.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive organizational change.
• Proven experience in leading business analysis initiatives and projects.
  
  

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience with business analysis tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Visio, JIRA).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development.