Lead Business Analyst – Aerospace & Defence Digital Transformation
Reading (Hybrid/flexible)
Active SC Clearance required
We are looking for an experienced Lead Business Analyst to establish and lead a new Business Analysis function, driving requirements across HR, Finance and Programme Management.
You will be working on sensitive MOD/aerospace programmes, shaping the digital product vision and leading a team of BAs, while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners.
Active SC Clearance – required to work on‑site with Edgewing and support sensitive MOD/aerospace programmes.
Aerospace & Defence experience – proven background delivering architecture or digital solutions within MOD, Defence Digital or UK aerospace environments.
Ability to work on‑site in Reading, with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate.
The Role
As Lead Business Analyst, you will:
- Set up and lead a new Business Analysis Team across HR, Finance, and Programme Management workstreams
- Define and own the approach to requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation across multiple projects
- Help shape and mature the organisation’s BA capabilities, standards and processes
- Work in partnership with the Product Owner to set the vision for the digital solution
- Ensure delivery of high‑quality, well‑defined requirements in a fast‑moving environment
- Operate within Agile delivery methods, guiding and coaching others on best practice
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Direction
- Define and implement the BA approach for requirements gathering and documentation across multiple workstreams
- Establish a new BA function: recruit, set standards and working practices, and oversee quality
- Lead, mentor and develop BAs with varying levels of experience
- Assure the quality of BA outputs and the solutions produced by the Managed Service Provider
Stakeholder Management
- Engage senior stakeholders (including CxOs and Heads of Functions) to align on product vision, requirements and priorities
- Facilitate workshops and discussions to resolve conflicts and reach consensus
- Oversee supplier outputs and ensure solutions align with business requirements
- Work with solutions involving ERP (SAP S/4HANA), HR applications and Microsoft tools, including Power Platform
Delivery & Innovation
- Find pragmatic ways to deliver requirements where functional teams have limited capacity
- Collaborate with suppliers to shape solution proposals based on the agreed vision and requirements
- Work with architects to align requirements to product and technology choices
- Draw on knowledge of digital solutions for Finance, HR, Programme Management, Legal, IP, Commercial and Supply Chain
Agile Practices
- Drive requirements definition in Agile projects: User Stories, Use Cases, acceptance criteria and prioritisation
- Champion best practice in requirements management processes and tools across the wider programme
- Proven experience leading Business Analyst teams on digital transformation programmes
- Experience setting up a new BA function for digital programmes
- Strong track record in requirements definition and management in Agile environments
- Expertise in User Stories, Use Cases and requirements documentation
- Exceptional stakeholder management experience, including CxOs and senior leadership
- Experience working in start‑up or evolving organisations, shaping processes and building capabilities
- Experience collaborating with suppliers to define and deliver requirements
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar Agile requirements management tools
Personal Attributes
- Strategic thinker with strong leadership and influencing skills
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
- Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship‑building skills
Please contact the recruitment team for full details
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