Senior Business Analyst - Reed : Job Details

• Contract Duration: initially until March 2025 
• Location: London/Sheffield (Hybrid - 1-2 days a week in the office)
• Salary: Competitive

Reed Professional Services are on the lookout for a seasoned Senior Business Analyst to join our client on their new project, which will be a pivotal initiative within the Technology function. This role is ideal for someone who has a track record of business analysis within project environments, particularly with third-party suppliers, and who can navigate the complexities of a multi-stakeholder setting.

• Engage in business analysis for the ongoing Route Manager phase 3 and upcoming phase 4 planning/deployment.
• Analyse the implications for PDA usage and estimated delivery windows.
• Work with Geo Route and FDS systems.
• Define, manage, and assure the quality of business analysis work.
• Integrate Agile best practices into a traditionally Waterfall environment.

• Credibility and gravitas to work with demanding internal clients and complex external suppliers.
• Lead or Senior Business Analyst experience in large retail or logistics organisations, or in Supply Chain Distribution.
• Expertise in requirements gathering, process mapping, and business process modelling using UML/BPMN.
• Stakeholder management experience up to senior manager/director level.
• Strong communication, influencing, collaboration, listening, and conflict management skills.
• Experience in business change and transformation projects.
• Vendor/Supplier management experience in a multi-supplier environment.
• Proficiency in working within both Waterfall & Agile project environments.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to work and strong teamwork skills.
• Understanding of software integration and data mapping.
• Focus on comprehending non-functional as well as business requirements.

• Previous experience in retail or logistics.
• Previous consultancy work experience.

• Hybrid working model for better work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant transformation projects within a prestigious organisation.

To apply for the Senior Business Analyst role, please submit your CV and a member of the RPS Talent Team will be in touch.