Lead - Business Analysis

About the Role:

We are looking for a Lead Business Analyst to drive our digital transformation initiatives. You will bridge the gap between business strategy and technology, overseeing the delivery of analytics platforms and enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the business analysis function across multiple business units or verticals.

- Partner with senior leadership to understand strategic priorities, operational challenges, and market dynamics.

- Translate business requirements into digital initiatives and scalable technology roadmaps.

- Oversee the design and delivery of digital solutions such as analytics platforms, AI/ML models, and enterprise applications.

- Drive TO-BE process design with a strong focus on user experience and business outcomes.

- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles, scalability, and compliance standards.

- Establish governance frameworks to track delivery metrics, outcomes, and value realization.

- Act as a key interface between business, IT, and third-party partners.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build business cases and lead due diligence efforts.

- Drive stakeholder alignment, change management, and adoption of digital initiatives.

- Promote robust data governance practices and adherence to organizational SOPs.

- Leverage internal Centers of Excellence (CoE) and external partners to deliver best-in-class solutions.

- Identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact use cases across the business value chain.

- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that improve operational efficiency and decision-making.

- Ensure end-to-end process enablement, including downstream systems integration and reporting frameworks.

- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and digital innovation practices.

- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership on new opportunities and transformation initiatives.

- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of business analysts and digital specialists.

- Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.

- Drive capability building in areas such as analytics, digital technologies, and agile delivery.

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field; MBA preferred.

- 10-15 years of experience in business analysis, digital strategy, consulting, or transformation roles.

- Proven track record in leading large-scale digital or business transformation initiatives.

Domain & Technical Expertise:

- Strong understanding of enterprise processes, digital ecosystems, and transformation frameworks.

- Experience in implementing enterprise IT solutions and digital platforms.

- Familiarity with data analytics, data engineering, AI/ML concepts, and agile methodologies.

Leadership & Communication:

- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive strategic alignment.

- Excellent presentation, documentation, and decision-making abilities.

Tools & Platforms:

- Experience with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms.

- Exposure to cloud platforms, data visualization, and digital workflow tools is preferred.