The role of the Lead Business Analyst is to plan, manage, and execute business analysis activities focusing on the analysis and design of complex workflows and business processes. The Lead Business Analyst must be able to work independently taking on the most complex business analysis challenges with minimal oversight and direction.
This covers the full range of analysis and design including defining the scope, requirements, and deliverables, conducting research and analysis, facilitating workshops and meetings, creating and validating documents, and ensuring and alignment among stakeholders.
Acts as a bridge between the business and the technical teams, translating business needs into functional specifications, and providing guidance and support to the developers and testers.
Acts as a partner and advisor to key stakeholders and business partners. The Lead Business Analyst is able to uncover details and nuances of stakeholder needs through careful and thorough inquiry, exploration and discussion while making stakeholders at ease during the process.
Possess strong planning, communication and presentation skills; the capability to listen and influence.
Practical knowledge of project or program management methodologies, tools and techniques.
Have the potential to lead a business analysis team within an organization to consistently improve best practice and innovate within the business analysis profession.