University of Manchester
Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
About IT Services
IT Services at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, we focus on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students and researchers.
The Team
The Business Analyst team sits within the Applications, Data and Strategy Division of IT Services. Its primary function is to provide Business Analyst services to strategic University projects, working with subject matter experts from within IT Services and the business areas.
The Role
We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Business Analyst (BA) to join our established practice to support the delivery of projects, delivered through our Strategic Change Office.
The Business Analyst will take responsibility for investigative work to determine business requirements and specify effective business processes, through improvements in information systems, information management, practices, procedures, and organisational change. The role will be responsible for undertaking assignments across project and/or service functions as required.
Our BA's regularly interact with a diverse range of stakeholders across the University and work across a range of projects, including those for our Cultural Institutions, Professional Services and our student and research communities.
The role includes collaborating with our large team of BA's, including leading activities to continually improve our service offering.
Expected to take on and be responsible for the supervision, motivation, technical direction, development, training and mentoring of assigned staff.
The Person
The successful candidate will have the responsibility for leading Business Analysis activities on large and complex projects of strategic importance to the university. Our Business Analysis Service Framework includes:
Experience of leading teams of business analysts on process modelling and requirements engineering activities within large projects or programmes is essential.
Expert knowledge in requirements capture & management, business process modelling and workshop facilitation are essential.
Experience of leading business analysis activities on multiple large change projects is also essential, as is extensive experience of a structured approach to Business Analysis using a range of methods, tools and techniques.
Knowledge of the Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN) is desirable.
Additionally previous experience of working in a Higher Education environment would be a distinct advantage, as would previous line management experience.
What can you expect in return
Our diverse job opportunities all include a top benefits package that includes many features that are hard to find in the private sector:
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When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more by clicking apply
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
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Salary
£45.59k - £56.02k per annum