Senior Business Analyst

Are you a Business Analyst using process automation tools everyday?

We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our Software Engineering team within the IT and Digital Directorate (IT&D).

Embedded within our Robotic Process Automation (RPA) team, you will primarily be engaged in the discovery of new use cases for process automation, liaising with subject matter experts within other directorates to gain a deep understanding of processes, and working alongside development teams to articulate and refine requirements in order to develop solutions using the Blue Prism platform.

About the Team:

You will join our Software Engineering team that manages a varied range of systems, encompassing a broad spectrum of technologies and solutions servicing all aspects of the University. Our diverse team comprises of Engineers and Analysts across our divisions with unique skillsets and subject matter knowledge.

We work in a hybrid manner, and are on-site one day a week, this day being Thursday.

About the role:

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will:

• Document functional and non-functional requirements to deliver tangible business outcomes within an agile delivery environment
• Discover new use cases for process automation within other Professional Services directorates of Manchester Met
• Articulate the business value to be gained through the automation of manual processes
• Drive high quality requirement capture through the use of outcome focused 3-Amigos sessions, working closely with developers and testers
• Develop, train and support sprint team members in documenting effective requirements
• Identify, communicate and manage risks within analysis and implementation phases of delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Software Engineering department and Business Analysis community

About the candidate:

You will:

• Have a strong foundation in Business Analysis and the ability to capture and articulate business requirements and outcomes.
• Have a background working with teams who are implementing process automation solutions. 
• Be comfortable in specifying example-based scenarios to validate understanding with business stakeholders.
• Be comfortable in contributing to technical solution and testing discussions around appropriate approach to testing.
• Have experience working with an agile environment along with the ability to accurately support, estimate and plan within teams.
• Be conversant with the concept of user stories and demonstrable experience driving and contributing to 3 Amigos sessions and the capture of detailed acceptance criteria.

It is also desirable that you will:

• Have experience working in or around the Higher Education sector and exposure to related business processes
• Have experience in teams using Blue Prism but other process automation tools will be considered (eg UIPath, Microsoft Power Automate).

To learn more about this exciting opportunity and the benefits we offer, please read the Job Description and Candidate Pack provided. 

As IT&D, we help to create the University of the future by co-designing new ways of working, enhancing productivity, reducing complexity, supporting innovation, and providing the insights to drive continual improvement. Embracing a digital future in an evolving modern university, you will be working in partnership with our academic and Professional Services colleagues to deliver digital services that help the University achieve its strategic objectives in teaching and research, nationally & globally.

We are invested in continuous innovation and improvement within our ways of working and our people with a key focus on process automation, particularly in the quality assurance space.

To apply:

Please take the time to consider the essential criteria in the job description and provide us with a CV that demonstrates your suitability for the role. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

To have an informal chat about the role, please contact Matt Salmon, Head of Application Development on M.Salmon@mmu.ac.uk 

We believe in working together, sharing knowledge and valuing everyone's contributions. Develop your skills, further your knowledge and be part of a team who are transforming lives, every single day!

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support. Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Recruitment Agencies: The University has engaged an approved list of recruitment agencies to support the recruitment of its vacancies from time to time. The University does not accept speculative applications from recruitment agencies outside of this list.