About the Role
The Pearson Qualifications Transformation Programme is a multi-year initiative to reshape how we operate, innovate, and deliver value. More than a systems upgrade, it's about building a future-ready organisation driven by agility, collaboration, and technology. Spanning all disciplines, the programme offers opportunities to influence strategy, lead impactful projects, and deliver meaningful change for customers and colleagues.
Responsibilities
•Lead requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation for transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and agile principles.
•Collaborate with stakeholders and delivery teams in a matrix management environment to define, prioritize, and deliver solutions.
•Facilitate agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews) and support the adoption of agile practices across project teams.
•Mentor and coach junior Business Analysts, providing guidance, feedback, and support for their professional development.
•Analyze business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to the design of scalable solutions.
•Ensure clear and effective communication of requirements, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.
•Champion continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the business analysis community.
•Demonstrate Customer Centricity by connecting analysis outcomes to stakeholder value.
•Raise the Performance Bar by setting high standards and fostering accountability.
•Drive Exceptional Collaboration for Value by aligning teams and stakeholders to deliver shared goals.
•Inspire as a Leader by mentoring junior analysts and supporting team development.
Requirements
•Advanced proficiency in business analysis techniques, agile methodologies, and requirements management.
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to translate complex business needs into actionable requirements.
•Excellent communication and influencing skills, building consensus and motivating cross-functional teams.
•High adaptability and resilience, thriving in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
•Stakeholder engagement and management, aligning contributors to shared goals.
•Data literacy, leveraging information to inform decisions and reporting.
•Commitment to Pearson's Essential Behaviors: Customer Centricity, Exceptional Collaboration for Value, Raising the Performance Bar, and Our Leaders Inspire.
•Typically requires 5+ years of progressive experience in business analysis, including experience working in agile and matrix management environments and delivering transformation projects.
•Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Nice to Have
•Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, Agile BA, Scrum) preferred.
Conditions
No conditions stated in the posting.
