Lead Business Analyst - Defence IT Infrastructure

- Lead business analysis activity across complex programmes and portfolios, including IT infrastructure delivery. - Take responsibility for prioritising Business Analysis activities in coordination with the Principal Architect and Programme Portfolio Manager. - Develop and elaborate robust Business Cases and detailed requirements documentation for key programmes and projects. - Ensure benefits are clearly identified, tracked, and monitored throughout the project lifecycle. - Advocate for Business Analysis best practices and influence their adoption across the wider organisation. - Support the resolution of complex issues through collaborative stakeholder engagement. - Ensure alignment of project solutions with strategic business and technology objectives. - Guide business and process owners to align operations and IT strategies effectively. - Use business analysis tools and techniques to analyse and improve systems and processes. - Evaluate manufacturing systems to better understand operational requirements and technology dependencies. - Manage a team of Business Analysts across multiple project portfolios. - Conduct 1:1s, performance reviews and personal development planning. - Organise training and mentorship to support team growth and capability. - Lead and support Business Analysts in stakeholder engagement, delivery planning, and quality assurance of outputs. - Oversee recruitment and onboarding of new Business Analysts where needed. - Identify opportunities to improve Business Analysis policies, frameworks, and ways of working.