BA Practice Lead

Business Analytics Practice Lead

We’re seeking an experienced

Business Analytics Practice Lead to lead and develop a high-performing Business Analysis function. This is a senior leadership opportunity combining technical BA expertise, people leadership and stakeholder management.

About The Role

You’ll lead a team of Business Analysts while driving BA standards, best practice and capability across the organisation. A key focus will be translating complex business and stakeholder needs into clear, testable requirements that software development teams can effectively deliver.

Working closely with customers, Product and Technology & Delivery teams, you’ll bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery, helping shape effective software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Business Analysts.
• Own and improve BA standards, methodologies and quality practices.
• Translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable requirements for development teams.
• Partner with customers and stakeholders to understand needs and facilitate solution discussions.
• Develop business requirements, user stories and supporting documentation.
• Provide expert BA guidance across projects and complex analysis activities.
• Support backlog management, prioritisation and delivery planning.
• Build strong relationships across Product, Technology & Delivery teams.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused and high-performing team culture.

About You

You’ll bring proven experience leading and mentoring a team of Business Analysts, alongside strong experience across the software development lifecycle.

You Will Ideally Have

• Extensive experience in Business Analysis, requirements gathering and process mapping.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of BA methodologies and best practice.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience working within Agile development environments is desirable.
• Relevant IT, Computer Science or equivalent experience.

If you’re a technically strong BA leader who enjoys developing people, solving complex problems and connecting stakeholders with delivery teams, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Reach out directly to Zahrah Wood at 0480 804 546 or message via LinkedIn