Business Analyst 4

Job Description - Senior Program Business Analyst Lead

Location: Michigan (Hybrid/Remote considered)

Contract: Full-time / Long-term IT Modernization Program

About the Role

The Senior Program Business Analyst Lead will serve as the primary liaison and analytical leader. This role operates at the intersection of business analysis, project leadership, and program governance-ensuring program decisions, deliverables, and change requests are managed efficiently and effectively across multiple workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead program-level business analysis activities, managing project scope, risks, issues, deliverables, and scheduling.

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Business Owners, and Program Leadership to align priorities and communication across all program areas.

• Facilitate program change requests, scope enhancements, and decision briefings for executive stakeholders.

• Review and coordinate project tasks, ensuring timely progress and escalating critical risks or blockers.

• Foster collaboration in a matrixed, cross-functional environment with IT, business, and vendor teams.

• Support Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches; actively participate in grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and stand-ups.

• Track and manage program action items with accountability and transparency.

• Ensure business requirements are clearly documented and aligned with technology solutions.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, proactive risk management, and clear communication.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Senior or Lead Business Analyst within large, complex IT programs.

• Proven experience with scope management, requirements gathering, testing oversight, and quality control.

• Strong project management and coordination skills supporting multi-stream initiatives.

• Experience in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

• Proficiency with project management and test tracking tools (preferably Azure DevOps).

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Demonstrated leadership in managing matrixed teams spanning business, technology, and testing functions.