Principal Business Analyst

• Ongoing, Full Time Role
• Ultimo, Sydney: Convenient CBD location (near Central Station)
• Great opportunity to join an iconic Australian brand
• Leadership Opportunity
• Salary commensurate with experience

Lead the provision of expert analysis on the design and implementation of complex technology-based business solutions.

About the Role

The role will lead the Business Analyst work on a portfolio of technology projects covering application development and implementation as well as broadcast and IT infrastructure upgrades and initiatives. The Principal Business Analyst is a key member of the Business Readiness Practice team within the Product & Technology division, which includes Business Analysts, change managers and learning specialists.

The role will support the Business Readiness Practice Manager by leading the development of business cases and driving consistent standards, tools and templates for the practice. The role will also oversee Business Analyst resources on assigned projects to carry out requirements gathering, documentation and analysis of data, technology systems and business processes to help design and test solutions that address business needs in an evolving technology environment. This includes:

• Providing expert analysis on complex technology-based business needs, services and processes and advise on the design, testing and implementation of technology enabled business solutions.
• Proactively contributing to the project planning process to ensure timeframes for development, implementation and support take account of user needs and constraints; ensuring all issues are researched and resolved prior to implementation with effective handover.
• Assisting the Business Readiness Practice Manager in the utilisation of business analysis resources to ensure assigned projects are delivered to agreed priorities, standards and quality and carrying out mentoring and performance management, where required.  
• Maintaining effective communication with stakeholders; reporting progress and escalating issues and risks promptly to facilitate speedy resolution to maintain agreed timelines for completion. 

About You

You have experience as a Principal Business Analyst across the full systems development lifecycle from discovery through to testing and implementation. Your experience will also include:

• Demonstrated delivery expertise through working in large complex development projects is mandatory.
• Extensive expertise in analysis of complex data, IT systems and business processes with the ability to develop compelling concept briefs and business cases.
• Exceptional ability to apply theoretical technical knowledge to business requirements, utilising user experience and human centred design approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to lead Business Analysts, overseeing the development of team, practice, processes and mentoring staff.
• Demonstrated ability to provide expert knowledge to management, stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to convey or translate complex technical information to target audiences. 

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description:  50027380 PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ANALYST.pdf

For further information on this position please contact Simon Covill, Business Readiness Practice Manager via email ************@abc.net.au

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure you submit your application through our online portal.

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page at https://www.abc.net.au/careers/

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

The ABC Head Office based in Ultimo in Sydney is a great place to work and feel a part of a team. Centrally located in the city, close to public transport, there is a café onsite for employees to enjoy and the nearby aquatic centre and gym offer great rates for employees.

Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 23rd April 2024.