Lead Business Analyst

Description

We are looking for an experienced Lead Business Analyst to join our growing team and help drive new opportunities in various business domains. In this role, you will work with clients from all over the globe, setting up a business analysis approach on projects of different scales and complexity, driving the BA team, and sharing BA best practices.
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Responsibilities

• Set strategic priorities and align project objectives
• Conduct interviews to gather and analyze requirements, utilizing techniques like user story mapping and use case modeling
• Communicate project updates and drive decision-making and conflict resolution
• Prioritize and manage backlogs with story mapping, impact mapping, and MoSCoW methods, utilizing tools such as Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps
• Mentor team members in best practices and techniques of Business Analysis
• Analyze data and create visual reports with Tableau, Power BI or Excel
• Optimize project efficiency using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
• Evaluate and adjust implemented solutions as necessary

Requirements

• 6+ years of Business Analyst experience, with a track record in project strategy, stakeholder management and leading BA teams
• Proficiency in documenting various types of requirements and planning business analysis strategies
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, SAFe) and adapting BA practices accordingly
• Proven ability to facilitate stakeholder communication across different levels through workshops and meetings
• Expertise in managing BA project lifecycles and mentoring BAs
• Skills in estimating efforts and developing models for better understanding
• Advanced knowledge of at least one requirements management tool (Jira, Target Process, Rally)
• C1 English level, both verbal and written

We offer

• We connect like-minded people: : Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries Corporate and social events
• We invest in your growth: : Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O'Reilly, Cloud Guru Free English classes with certified teachers Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
• We cover it all: : Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program Comprehensive medical & family care package Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate) Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM Kazakhstan is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. Today, we operate across all cities with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda and work with the world's leading companies from different industries. In , EPAM Kazakhstan received the Export Excellence Award at the esteemed Digital Bridge Awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation.