Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst - Infrastructure & Cloud Transformation

Contract until 18th December 2026 £500-£550 per day via LTD Company Crewe - 2-3 days per week onsite

I'm currently partnering with a leading organisation undertaking significant technology transformation programmes and am looking to engage an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a strong background in infrastructure, cloud and enterprise IT change.

This role is ideal for a BA who thrives in complex environments, can challenge stakeholders constructively, and has a proven track record of delivering analysis across large-scale IT initiatives where cloud platforms, infrastructure services, integrations and enterprise systems are key components. The Opportunity You'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering business-critical technology initiatives, acting as a trusted advisor across the full project lifecycle. Working closely with senior stakeholders, architects, technical teams and third-party suppliers, you'll ensure that business requirements are clearly defined, solution options are properly assessed, and outcomes deliver measurable value.

A key focus of this position will be supporting programmes involving

Cloud transformation and migration initiatives

Infrastructure modernisation projects

Enterprise application and systems integration

Legacy technology replacement and modernisation

Digital transformation and organisational change

Multi-system technology programmes

The successful candidate will be confident translating technical complexity into clear business outcomes and helping stakeholders understand the impact of technology decisions across processes, people and systems. Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end business analysis across complex technology change initiatives

Elicit, document and manage business, functional and non-functional requirements

Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, architecture and delivery teams to ensure business needs are effectively translated into solutions

Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement activities across all levels of the organisation

Conduct impact assessments and support business case development

Ensure requirements traceability throughout delivery

Create user stories and acceptance criteria using Agile best practices

Validate solution designs against business objectives

Manage and influence senior stakeholders, providing clear, outcome-focused updates

Support delivery governance, quality assurance and benefits realisation activities

Essential Experience

Extensive experience as a Business Analyst within complex IT change environments

Proven background delivering infrastructure, cloud or enterprise technology transformation programmes

Strong understanding of cloud platforms, infrastructure services, integrations and enterprise systems landscapes

Experience working across large-scale digital transformation initiatives

Strong requirements engineering, process modelling and solution evaluation capabilities

Experience defining both functional and non-functional requirements including security, resilience, scalability, performance and operational readiness

Proven ability to work across multiple stakeholder groups and competing priorities

Experience working within both Agile and Waterfall delivery environments

Excellent workshop facilitation and stakeholder management skills

Experience engaging with third-party suppliers, systems integrators and delivery partners

BCS or IIBA Business Analysis qualification (above Foundation level preferred)

Highly Desirable

Experience within manufacturing, automotive or other complex operational environments

Experience supporting cloud migration, infrastructure refresh or technology modernisation programmes

Strong data analysis and data-driven decision-making skills

Change impact assessment and business readiness experience

Exposure to AI-assisted analysis and documentation tools

What's Needed We're looking for a Business Analyst who goes beyond traditional requirements gathering and can genuinely influence outcomes. You'll be comfortable challenging assumptions, driving stakeholder alignment and ensuring that technology investments deliver meaningful business value.

If you're an experienced BA with a strong track record across cloud, infrastructure and enterprise technology transformation, I'd be keen to speak with you.

Contract: Until 18th December 2026 Rate: £500-£550 per day Location: Crewe (2-3 days per week onsite)

To discuss further, please apply.