Project Business Analyst

A fantastic opportunity for an IT Business Analyst has arisen within the IT FCAS team. This opportunity is within our new IT team who are on a journey to become a leader in delivering digital technology at the point of need. Our delivery organisation is delivering the most ambitious portfolio to date. You will be part of this key business enabling activity, shaping the future for Leonardo UK.

What you will do

General BA

• Collaborate and communicate with all stakeholders to ensure operational goals are being met in line with IT IBP and GCAP Budget


• Determine what projects / programmes are within planned IBP and GCAP budget that will meet business objectives.


• Recommend and assess the impact of change brought about by new and existing projects and programmes.


• Identify and mitigate strategic and project / programme operational and technical risks


• Maintain working relationships between IT and business consumers and customers


• Support development of architectural road maps by gathering business requirements (functional and non-functional)


• Working collaboratively with both internal and external customer to understand the business requirements, demand and associated capabilities.


Project BA - specific lifecycle responsibilities

• Work with Business Partner and Product Owner to ensure New Demand projects align to operational goals and IBP schedule and financial planning.


• Collaborate with Business Partner, Enterprise Architects, Operations, Product Owner and Service Transition to prioritise project / programme technical and functional requirements, identifying what the client wants and determining what is feasible to deliver.


• Work with Business Partner to ensure project / programme passes Gate 1 Stage Gate Review in line with customer requirements.


• Support Project Manager with overseeing and co-ordinating projects and programmes, specifically:-

+ Ensuring comprehensive project / programme requirements are collated during Initiation phase (post Gate 1).
+ Ensure handover of project / programme to allocated Project Manager leading up to Gate 2 Stage Gate Review move into Planning.
+ Ensure engagement with Service Transition and capture operational readiness review activities where required.
+ Supporting Project Manager to project / programme planning, preparing and maintaining documentation, collaborating with Commercial to review contracts and financials, monitoring project activities and evaluating overall success and business alignment.

Key Deliverables

• Capture, collate, review and document the customer requirements, Business drivers and system capabilities.
  
  Experience with Project Management Methodologies (agile and waterfall)


• Experience in various facilitation methodologies- i.e. Design thinking


• Experience in capturing business requirements


• Able to arrange and facilitate workshops with key stakeholders to capture business requirements, You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
  
  Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.


At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us


• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)


• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year


• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution - please note that from April 2024 this amount will increase to up to 15% employer contribution.)


• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)


• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme


• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera


• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member


• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below