Exciting 12-month contract for a Senior BA/Business Architect to shape planning, prioritisation, and funding processes in a Product & Platform model. High-level role with Exec influence.Key skills required for this roleIntegrated Business Planning - Demand Management - Target Operating Model (TOM) - Agile ImplementationsImportantTOM design and large-scale implementation - Agile transition and adoption - Strategic business planning - Demand and prioritisation frameworks - Exec/Director stakeholder managementJob descriptionSenior Business Analyst / Business Architect (Planning & Funding Focus)What is the role about?We are transitioning to a Product & Platform (P&P) operating model, moving towards outcome-based delivery that improves both efficiency and customer experience.We're seeking a Senior Business Analyst / Business Architect to shape and embed key areas of this future framework, covering Integrated Business Planning, Cross-Domain Planning, Demand Management & Prioritisation, and Funding Models.What will I be doing?You will act as a strategic partner, working with senior stakeholders to:Integrated Business Planning - Define the vision, processes, and service catalogue, ensuring outcome and value alignment.Cross-Domain Planning - Design frameworks to manage dependencies across multiple domains.Demand Management & Prioritisation - Standardise demand intake, backlog triage, and prioritisation methods.Funding Model - Monitor and evolve a new funding approach, ensuring feedback loops and improvements.This is a high-autonomy role, requiring influence at Exec/Director level and the ability to design operating models that stick.What do we need from you?Proven success as a Business Analyst / Business Architect in complex organisations.Strong experience with Target Operating Model (TOM) creation and implementation on a large scale.Deep knowledge of Agile ways of working, not just tooling and process, but also cultural adoption and transition.Exceptional stakeholder management skills, comfortable at Exec/Director level.Ideally consultancy background (Big 4 or equivalent).Resilient, confident, and able to thrive in ambiguous, self-directed environments.
