Technology PROJECT MANAGER and Business Analyst

Job title Technology PROJECT MANAGER and Business Analyst

School/Function Technology Digital Transformation

Location Remote India based

Responsible to Product Development Manager

Overall purpo

se
As part of the dynamic Technology and Digital Transformation team at Regent College London, the Technology Business Analyst and Project Manager will play a crucial role in leading the implementation and release of transformative technology projects and services. Regent College London provides exemplary higher education services, and technology is central to achieving this missi

on.
As a combined Business Analyst and Project Manager, you'll navigate the needs of both roles. On the one hand, you will delve into user stories and process mapping to ensure business needs are precisely met and translated into functional specifications. Then, as needed, you will coordinate roadmaps, project timelines, risks, and cross-organisational te

ams.
Your work will focus on enhancing our educational and administrative systems, streamlining processes, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to deeply understand our business needs, strategies, processes, and services, leading to the effective delivery of technical solutions. As part of the development team, you will be empowering your technical colleagues to deliver work smoothly and in an agile

way.

Specific duties and responsib

• ilitiesDevelop user stories and prioritise tasks to align with overarching strategic goals, managing the project and product backlog effec
• tively.Conduct detailed process mapping to identify, document, and optimize current operational processes and s
• ystems.Regularly meet with stakeholders to understand user needs, ensuring projects are user-centric and aligned with business obje
• ctives.Translate complex business requirements into deliverables, effectively communicating requirements to the developmen
• t team.Produce comprehensive documentation in collaboration with technical speci
• alists.Act as a key representative for stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring their interests and needs are adequately add
• ressed.Lead on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure project outcomes meet business expectations and quality sta
• ndards.When required oversee the entire project management lifecycle, from initiation through to closure, adopting a hands-on approach to requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and implemen
• tation.Build and maintain robust relationships with stakeholders, fostering an environment of trust and collabo
• ration.Lead and participate in projects, ensuring adherence to Agile best practices and efficient delivery of project mile

stones.Additional

• duties:Stay up to date with industry trends and technological advancements to drive inno
• vation.Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance business analysis and project management
• skills.Contribute to the continuous improvement of business analysis and project practices within the organi
• zation.Improve operational processes in terms of change management and Agile development best pra
• ctices.Contribute to the Regent College London Technology Strategy and R

oadmap.
EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL Q

UALITIES
E

• ssential:Proven experience in business analysis within a dynamic and changing env
• ironment.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven d
• ecisions.Experience producing user stories for the use of developme
• nt teams.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relat
• ionships.Experience coordinating teams in delivering successful
• projects.Comfortable in Agile methodologies, with a proven track record of implementing these practices to improve project
• delivery.Strong initiative and independence in a professional

context.

• Desirable:Experience in change management and successfully implementing business process imp
• rovements.A proactive approach to stakeholder management, with the ability to anticipate needs and build strong, collaborative rela

tionships.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE &

amp; SKILL

• S
  Essential:Proficiency in the English language for collaboration with UK and internat
• ional teams.Excellent analytical and documenta
• tion skills.Proficiency in Business Analysis practices, especially eliciting and documenting stakeholder requirements, and proc
• ess mapping.Competence in project management principles and practices, with proficiency in project management softwar
• e and tools.Good understanding of Agile and Lean methodologies, with experience applying these in a project managem

ent contex

• t.
  Desirable:Expertise in modern software design, development methodologies, and frameworks (e.g.,
• Agile/Scrum).Knowledge of latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in project management and busin
• ess analysis.Familiarity with data analysis tools and techniques, which can be applied to improve project outcomes and busine
• ss processes.Knowledge of formal Business Process Mapping Notation (BPMN)

such as UPN.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICAT

• IONS
  Essential:Degree educated or equivalent level expe

rience/tra

• ining
  Desirable:A degree in Business, Management, Computer Science, or
• a related field.Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, Prince2) and business analysis (e.g.,