The Role

This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.

Do you have experience of delivering large programmes of work? 

We are looking for a Head of Business Analysis and Change to direct the strategy and continuous improvement of a high-performing team. As well as leading the function, you will analyse business problems and opportunities, getting stakeholder buy-in for solutions that help the school achieves its goals. You will have the freedom to develop approaches and operate at an enterprise level. 

Main Responsibilities

Main responsibilities

• Manage the Business Analyst team, leading on strategy and resource allocation
• Take the lead on business change activity on the School's major technology change projects
• Manage large programmes of work and oversee further team projects
• Build relationships and engage with stakeholders across the business
• Analyse business problems and opportunities, recommending solutions that will help the school to achieve its aims
• Provide help, guidance and training on Business Analysis across the school

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Professional qualifications or equivalent experience within the following domains: business analysis (essential), change management (essential), business relationship management (highly desirable), customer experience (highly desirable), user Experience (highly desirable) ,enterprise architecture (highly desirable); project management (highly desirable), ITIL (desirable)
• Significant experience of software/models/methodologies related to domains indicated above
• Experience of delivering effective business change in a project / programme environment
• Experience of working with change models and frameworks
• Experience of working in an agile environment and with agile development/project management methodologies
• Highly skilled and experienced business analysis practitioner/manager
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences and translate complex technology issues into understandable business language
• Experience in effectively managing external suppliers/contractors. 
• Financial management experience and commercial acumen.
• Excellent people leadership skills and proven experience of leading and motivating teams to success

Why London Business School

What you can expect from us

You will enjoy generous annual leave, automatic enrolment to one of the largest pension schemes in our sector and a free on-site gym and swimming pool. There is also an amazing range of professional development opportunities to support your career path.

We’re implementing Smart (hybrid) Working so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in this role.

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key pillar of our School priorities, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard. 

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