Business Analyst / Project Manager (PM/BA)

London Central, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/14/2025

We are seeking an experienced and versatile Business Analyst / Project Manager (PM/BA) Hybrid to lead and manage the delivery of complex business initiatives across the full project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring a unique blend of business analysis and project management expertise, with a proven ability to elicit requirements, manage delivery teams, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction. This role demands a hands-on professional who can drive both strategic alignment and tactical execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Analysis:

Conduct in-depth requirements elicitation through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and document analysis.

Facilitate and lead requirements workshops with cross-functional teams.

Create and maintain high-quality documentation including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Specifications, and User Stories.

Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of business goals and solutions.

Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by developing test cases, coordinating test efforts, and managing defect triaging.

Project Management:

Develop and maintain project plans, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.

Perform resource planning and allocation to ensure optimal delivery.

Monitor and control project scope, budget, and schedule to deliver initiatives on time and within budget.

Manage delivery of end-to-end solutions, coordinating between business, technical, and third-party teams.

Provide regular status updates and stakeholder reporting to ensure transparency and alignment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with proven expertise in business requirements gathering and stakeholder management.

5+ years of experience in a Project Management role, ideally in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments.

Strong experience in running workshops, eliciting requirements, and producing professional documentation (BRDs, user stories, functional specs).

Solid knowledge of UAT planning and execution, including test case development and stakeholder coordination.

Demonstrated ability to manage project delivery, balancing scope, time, and resources.

Strong planning and organizational skills, with experience in resource and delivery management.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Trello, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP) is a strong advantage.

Experience across multiple industries or domains.

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies.

Requirements

Experience:

10+ years of experience in Business Analysis, including requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

5+ years of experience in Project Management, leading end-to-end project delivery in cross-functional environments.

Proven experience managing both business and technical projects, preferably in fast-paced or enterprise-level environments.

Demonstrated success in managing multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities.

Core Skills:

Business Analysis:

Strong requirements elicitation techniques (interviews, workshops, process mapping, etc.)

Experience writing Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Specifications, and User Stories.

Solid understanding of business process modeling and process improvement.

Experience facilitating and documenting workshops with business and technical stakeholders.

Familiarity with creating test scenarios and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Project Management:

Proficiency in project planning, resource allocation, and risk management.

Experience in managing timelines, budgets, and scope across full project lifecycles.

Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery.

Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies; hybrid project delivery models.

Tools & Technologies:

Experience using JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Trello, Asana, or similar tools.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio).

Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Certifications (Preferred but not Mandatory):

PMP (Project Management Professional)

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification

CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMI-PBA

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with technical and non-technical audiences.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Analytical mindset with a problem-solving attitude.

Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Comfortable managing ambiguity and driving clarity.