Lead Business Analyst - Cardiff (Hybrid) - 81,700 + BenefitsA well-established organisation delivering critical services across the UK is looking for an experienced Lead Business Analyst to join its technology change function.This is a key leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of business strategy, technology delivery and stakeholder engagement. You''ll play a pivotal role shaping major programmes of work before they enter delivery, ensuring technology investments align with business priorities and long-term strategic objectives.Working alongside Programme Managers, Solution Architects and senior business leaders, you''ll help define future change initiatives while leading a small team of Business Analysts.What you''ll do:Lead and mentor a team of Business AnalystsGather, document and validate business requirementsFacilitate stakeholder workshopsProduce business cases and investment papersScope projects and define delivery requirementsManage risks, dependencies and assumptionsWork closely with Solution Architects and Project ManagersSupport supplier assessments and solution evaluationsDrive stakeholder alignment and decision makingWhat you''ll bring:Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Business AnalystExperience managing or mentoring BA teamsStrong business case and investment paper experienceWorkshop facilitation expertiseExcellent stakeholder management skillsExperience within enterprise technology programmesUnderstanding of Waterfall ..... full job details .....