Business Analyst - Process & Systems

Role purpose

• Within the Transformation Delivery Department, we have a team of Business Analysts that are assigned to projects based on need. Projects will have an IT component but the specific function being supported will vary by project. 
• Our Business Analysts are responsible for analysing the relevant business area or function and documenting business requirements, business processes, view of existing systems, data, integration requirements etc. Business Analysts will support the development of the current and future state and bridge the gap between projects and the relevant functions and IT (where relevant). Business Analysts will also be expected to contribute to our BA Methodology and support continuous improvement to our BA processes and tools. To be effective in this role you will need experience working as a BA on a complex Transformation Project or Programme.

Reporting To: Director of Business Architecture & Business Analysis

Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote; flexible working options available

Contract: Permanent Contract

Grade: P3

Location: Any approved Save the Children office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit: Hiring Locations

Preferred Time Zone: Any

Salary: In accordance with our global compensation and benefits framework, location-specific salary scales and benefits will apply

Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their preferred location for the duration of employment

International Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10%

Budget Responsibility: None

People Management Responsibility: None

Accountabilities

• Develop business process architecture skills by engaging in various projects and ensuring continuous learning and improvement to align with SCI’s strategic goals
• Enhance business architecture views, including capability models, organisation models, and value stream inventories, to provide a comprehensive understanding of SCI’s operations
• Collaborate with management to ratify current and future state process architectures, ensuring alignment with overall strategic objectives and operational efficiency
• Model process architecture by specifying which capabilities from the capability model contribute to each process (value stream), offering a cross-functional representation of SCI's operating model. Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of business processes and architecture, promoting collaboration and shared understanding.
• Discover and document business requirements by engaging with different teams across the organisation to understand their needs and constraints
• Ratify and express clear business goals, ensuring that they are aligned with the organisation’s strategic priorities
• Collaborate with the Solutions Architecture team to guarantee compliance with organisational standards and practices
• Partner with test engineers to design and develop comprehensive test cases that ensure the functionality meets the documented requirements
• Encourage and promote a culture of inclusivity and diversity in all activities, ensuring equitable treatment for all stakeholders

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Significant experience in discovering and documenting business requirements and working with test engineers to design test cases against defined requirements
• Significant experience in modelling business processes and translating them into system requirements
• Experience in analysing data, drawing actionable insights, and problem-solving using various analytical techniques
• Experience with business analysis tools and methodologies, such as UML, BPMN, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) frameworks
• Experienced in collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams including solutions architecture and test engineering. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members, stakeholders, and partners. 
• Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders to understand their needs and constraints. Adept at facilitating workshops and discussions to gather requirements and foster consensus. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex concepts clearly
• Skilled in tracking project progress, identifying deviations, and implementing corrective measures
• Proficient in conflict resolution techniques to address and mediate stakeholder disagreements and ensure project continuity 

Desirable

• Non-profit sector knowledge/experience (especially international development projects)
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello) and office suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Understanding of a structured Project methodology (e.g. PRINCE2) or accredited Project Management training (APM or PMI) 

Desirable

•   Second language – French, Spanish or Arabic