Lead Business Analyst

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Lead Business Analyst to join our growing team and help drive new opportunities in various business domains. In this role, you will work with clients from all over the globe, setting up a business analysis approach on projects of different scales and complexity, driving the BA team, and sharing BA best practices.

Unlock the potential of remote work in Kyrgyzstan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our office in Bishkek.

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Responsibilities - Set strategic priorities and align project objectives

• Conduct interviews to gather and analyze requirements, utilizing techniques like user story mapping and use case modeling
• Communicate project updates and drive decision-making and conflict resolution
• Prioritize and manage backlogs with story mapping, impact mapping, and MoSCoW methods, utilizing tools such as Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps
• Mentor team members in best practices and techniques of Business Analysis
• Analyze data and create visual reports with Tableau, Power BI or Excel
• Optimize project efficiency using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
• Evaluate and adjust implemented solutions as necessary

Requirements - 6+ years of Business Analyst experience, with a track record in project strategy, stakeholder management and leading BA teams

• Proficiency in documenting various types of requirements and planning business analysis strategies
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, SAFe) and adapting BA practices accordingly
• Proven ability to facilitate stakeholder communication across different levels through workshops and meetings
• Expertise in managing BA project lifecycles and mentoring BAs
• Skills in estimating efforts and developing models for better understanding
• Advanced knowledge of at least one requirements management tool (Jira, Target Process, Rally)
• C1 English level, both verbal and written

We offer - We connect like-minded people:: - Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact

• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events
• We invest in your growth:: - Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Get Abstract
• Free English classes with certified teachers
• We cover it all: : - Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Medical & family care package
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM Kyrgyzstan is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In 2022, we opened our first office in Bishkek that works with the world's leading companies across many different industries. EPAM builds a continuously learning organization and helps its employees reach their full potential and achieve their professional goals through learning. Our agile methodologies, client collaboration frameworks, engineering excellence programs, and hybrid teams offer many career paths and development opportunities.