Lead Business Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Business Analyst Experience Level: 9-12 Years Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Business Analyst to lead business requirement analysis, stakeholder engagement, and solution design across complex, cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise systems, data strategy, and business transformation initiatives with a proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities : Lead end-to-end business analysis efforts for strategic and cross-functional initiatives. Collaborate with business leaders, product managers, engineering, and design teams to shape product and platform solutions. Conduct enterprise-level requirement elicitation through stakeholder workshops, interviews, and data reviews. Translate high-level business needs into detailed business requirements, user stories, workflows, data mappings, and acceptance criteria. Own and manage Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Specs, and Process Documents. Lead grooming sessions and maintain traceability of requirements throughout the lifecycle. Drive process optimization through gap analysis, as-is/to-be modeling, and digital automation initiatives. Interface with solution architects and data teams to validate feasibility and alignment. Lead UAT planning, business sign-offs, and support deployment readiness. Required Skills & Qualifications 9 to12 years of solid experience as a Business Analyst in product, services, or consulting firms. Demonstrated experience in handling large-scale transformation programs (e.g., ERP/CRM/HRMS/Digital platforms). Deep understanding of Agile and Hybrid delivery models (Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall). Proficiency in tools: JIRA, Confluence, Miro/Lucidchart, MS Visio, Excel, SQL. Strong stakeholder management skills across CXO, business heads, and delivery teams. Ability to analyze data, validate business logic, and ensure systems compliance. Strong verbal and written communication skilled at storytelling, documentation, and facilitation. Domain expertise in [customize based on your domain, e.g., BFSI, HRTech, Public Sector, Healthcare, Retail]. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure), API integrations, and data models. Exposure to AI/ML-enabled platforms or decision-intelligence systems. Certifications: CBAP / PMI-PBA / Agile BA / SAFe Product Owner / Scrum Master. Experience in stakeholder training, change management, or workshop facilitation.