BA Practice Lead
Business Analytics Practice Lead
We’re seeking an experienced Business Analytics Practice Lead to lead and develop a high-performing Business Analysis function. This is a senior leadership opportunity combining technical BA expertise, people leadership and stakeholder management.
About the Role
You’ll lead a team of Business Analysts while driving BA standards, best practice and capability across the organisation. A key focus will be translating complex business and stakeholder needs into clear, testable requirements that software development teams can effectively deliver.
Working closely with customers, Product and Technology & Delivery teams, you’ll bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery, helping shape effective software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Business Analysts.
- Own and improve BA standards, methodologies and quality practices.
- Translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable requirements for development teams.
- Partner with customers and stakeholders to understand needs and facilitate solution discussions.
- Develop business requirements, user stories and supporting documentation.
- Provide expert BA guidance across projects and complex analysis activities.
- Support backlog management, prioritisation and delivery planning.
- Build strong relationships across Product, Technology & Delivery teams.
- Foster a collaborative, customer-focused and high-performing team culture.
About You
You’ll bring proven experience leading and mentoring a team of Business Analysts, alongside strong experience across the software development lifecycle.
You will ideally have:
- Extensive experience in Business Analysis, requirements gathering and process mapping.
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Strong understanding of BA methodologies and best practice.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience working within Agile development environments is desirable.
- Relevant IT, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
If you’re a technically strong BA leader who enjoys developing people, solving complex problems and connecting stakeholders with delivery teams, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.
Reach out directly to Zahrah Wood at 0480 804 546 or message via LinkedIn