Senior Business Analyst / Product Consultant (Defence)Join to apply for the Senior Business Analyst / Product Consultant (Defence) role at KainosSenior Business Analyst / Product Consultant (Defence)1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Business Analyst / Product Consultant (Defence) role at KainosJoin Kainos and Shape the FutureAt Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.As a Product Consultant (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you will be responsible for ensuring that your team has a good understanding of business needs so that our customer solutions meet the needs of them and their users. You will be responsible for articulating problems and processes in ways understood by all stakeholders - both business and technical, and for facilitating the analysis and design of cost-effective software solutions that impact users worldwide.Minimum RequirementsExperience in bespoke software delivery, operating as a part of an agile team working for an external customer (experience in a client-facing role in a consulting environment is a must-have).Active SC clereance,Experience in the public defence sector.Extensive experience in a relevant commercial or technical environment.Broad business and technology understanding and a proven awareness of industry trends.Demonstrable experience of delivering as part of an agile team.Proficient in stakeholder management, sensitive to the needs of each stakeholder yet comfortable to challenge where appropriateExcellent user story creation skills, articulating the business needs in a format that is easily consumable by the scrum team (2 years, backlog management, refinement sessions, customers pre-sales, requirements, and priorities and value) talk to end usersStrong business process modelling skills, capturing existing processes, designing new processes and presenting processes to achieve buy-inCompetent facilitator of small groups to achieve focused outcomes. (dev teams, product approval committee, delivery manager.Highly effective at translating business requirements into cost-effective functional requirements.Good commercial awareness, always delivering within project constraints.A strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall Project Management delivery methodologies.Able to work flexibly and to tight deadlines.We all work in teams here in Kainos – a proven ability of strong team skills, including working in a multi-disciplinary team is crucial.Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.DESIRABLEExperience of software development or related problem-solving discipline.Experience of working on client site, delivering high quality digital products.Stakeholder management experience.We are passionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, mentoring and coaching members of your team and wider community is important.Experience mentoring customer Consultant on good story writing techniquesAgile and waterfall project experience across a range of methodologies (across a range of methodologies and frameworks (e.g. waterfall, scrum, Kanban, etc.).Active participant in communities of interest (e.g. online groups, speaking at conferences etc.).Embracing our differencesAt Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionResearch, Analyst, and Information TechnologyIndustriesInformation ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kainos by 2xGet notified about new Senior Business Analyst jobs in The Home, United Kingdom.Telford, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks agoTelford, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoTelford, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoNewcastle, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoNewcastle, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoShropshire, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoTelford, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoTelford, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoNewcastle, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoNewcastle, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoNewcastle, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoProject Manager - (Anaerobic Digestion Projects)Ludlow, England, United Kingdom 13 hours agoNewcastle, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoProject Manager – Children’s Residential Home (Procurement and Opening)Oldbury, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoNewcastle, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoNewcastle, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoLydbury North, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoDevelopment Project Manager Onshore Wind - UKLydbury North, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoTelford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoNewcastle, England, United Kingdom 3 months agoTelford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoShawbury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoTelford, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoBridgnorth, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoShrewsbury, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSenior Business Analyst / Product Consultant (Healthcare)Senior Business Analyst / Product Consultant (Public Sector)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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