Principal Ba - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom - Data Communications Company

Data Communications Company

Verified Company

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are Smart DCC
Together we're building a greener tomorrow

Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking.

So you can imagine the scale - and variety - and opportunities for the people who'll help us do it.

The role

Principal Business Analyst

Manchester or London - Hybrid Working Model

Excellent salary and benefits available

Fantastic opportunity to secure a Principal Business Analyst role in DCC.

The Business Analysis (BA) Practice sits within the Service Delivery function which is responsible for managing DCC's end-to-end delivery through a structured governance process, on time, within budget and to the required standards for successful in-life operations.

The Service Delivery function encompasses the professional practices of Business Analysis, Testing and Programme & Project Management (PPM) and works closely with the professional practices based in other DCC functions such as Operations, Security and Architecture.

Programme delivery is underpinned by a Programme Management Office, which provides independent delivery assurance to each change programme, and a Portfolio Office which provides governance and insight to support planning and resourcing decisions across the change portfolio.

The BA Practice provides professional business analysis services to DCC's portfolio of delivery programmes via an internal matrix managed consultancy model.

What you'll be doing:

The PBA will deputise for Head of Profession as and when needed on specific matters, including at forums with external stakeholders.
The PBA will work with Business Senior Leaders, Director & & Head of Function level to understand the Business Strategy and evolution of DCC
Drive idea analysis, and work this into a business proposal to be taken into the 'Front Door Process.'
Lead the early impact assessments across DCC to understand the internal and external impacts and costs.
Own the BA input for the authority to proceed into the Concept to Contract stage of the lifecycle for business case development and funding approval.
Support the SD 'Concept to Contract' Director to seamlessly transfer the project into Service Delivery
Drive the handover of the business analysis to the BA Portfolio Delivery PBA to take the project through the 'Contract to Market' lifecycle to implementation.

What we're looking for:

An experienced Principal Business Analyst who can demonstrate credibility and the ability to influence at a high level within their current or previous roles
The Principal BA will have extensive experience interacting at Executive level and be passionate about best practice business analysis disciplines
Demonstrable experience leading teams of BAs on complex business transformation programmes, 3rd party technology delivery/integration programmes, or significant procurement programmes
Demonstrable experience of building high performing business analysis teams and managing others to consistently deliver a high quality business analysis service.
Demonstrable experience supporting the establishment of programme delivery strategy, from a business analysis perspective

About the DCC:

At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives.

That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn't be possible without our people.

Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we'll give you the means to unleash yours.

Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility.

Whether it's doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want - we'll give you the support to do it all.

Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain's energy system and helping the country's fight against climate change:
we want you to be part of our journey.

Company benefits:

The DCC's continued success depends on our people. It's important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded.

In this role, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.

Join the DCC and discover the power of you.

What to do now?

Capita Opportunity Statement:

The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services.

We're supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal.

We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences.

We're always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes.

We work across such a huge range of bu