Job Description
Overview:
SQS is the world's leading specialist in software quality. As an independent consultancy we are focussed on delivering excellence to our clients and therefore ensure that we have the best talent on-board to enable this. We are looking for consultants who are thought leaders, are naturally innovative, dynamic, self-motivated and collaborative to ensure we deliver to the highest standard.
Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, SQS Group employs over 4,600 staff worldwide across 27 countries. As an employee you will have the opportunity to work with our clients throughout the UK, across a variety of industries. If you are looking for a role that can offer well-structured career development, progression and exciting growth potential then we want to hear from you! SQS is a growing, fast-paced consultancy and always one step ahead of ever changing IT landscape.
Responsibilities:
Senior Business Analysis - Energy & Utilities
Working closely with IT teams and key business stakeholders across a number of areas, the person should possess a demonstrable track record as a Business Analyst and representing the business.
Working within our client project teams, your primary responsibility will be to gather information from business stakeholders to define, prioritise and document a set of business and/or functional requirements to the SQS quality standard
You will work directly with our clients using your experience to identify and implement a suitable strategy in order to, elicit, analyse, document, validate and verify their requirements and to provide high quality advice and deliverables
You will be expected to manage and report to senior management levels within our clients to represent the SQS Quality Brand and the BA service
You will be responsible for leading, mentoring and supporting less experienced business analysts on site and within the SQS BA team
You will also work attentively with our other SQS quality services (functional, automated and performance testing etc) to deliver a seamless overall quality service
Qualifications:
Experience in Business Analysis and/or Business Process Improvement
Experience in business change management
Strong analytical skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business challenges and translate them into benefits and operational requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of stakeholders, including senior executives, managers and subject matter experts
Strong interpersonal skills to manage senior client stakeholders
Excellent organisational skills, logical and efficient thinking and strong attention to detail
Qualifications
Relevant 5+ years Business Analysis experience to date
Consultancy experience highly desireable
What do I need to know before I apply?
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship (unless stated otherwise in the job description)
This is a consultancy based role so you will be based from a variety of client sites and therefore must be willing and able to travel UK wide for long periods of time. You will be expected to work in a number of locations across the UK for extended periods.
Interview process – 2-3 stages, including technical assessment as and when required
Some roles may require background checks and security clearance
What are the benefits of working for SQS?
Benefits - 25 days holiday increasing to 27 days after 2 years, pension, private healthcare, mobile phone, laptop, family days and regular social events. Private medical, equipment, up to 7 training days
Opportunity - The opportunity to work independently on tasks for challenging, international projects within a successful team and with a high degree of personal freedom in your role.
Challenges - A constant stream of new challenges within a consultancy firm renowned for its forward-looking methods and technologies.
Career progression - A dedicated career path designed to challenge you and further your knowledge in specialist consulting
Training - Extensive training to develop the essential skills you will need to develop your career with SQS