Business Analyst / Project Manager

About the role Oliver James is recruiting on behalf of an insurance client for a hybrid Business Analyst / Project Manager role. This is an initial 12-month contract with the potential to convert to a permanent position . The client is looking for someone who can confidently handle both business analysis and project management responsibilities, even if their primary background is in one of these areas.

Gather, analyse and document business requirements from key stakeholders to identify project objectives and success criteria Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, budgets and risk assessments Define project scope, deliverables and milestones to ensure clarity and alignment across all team members Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators and report status updates to senior management and stakeholders Identify, assess and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies as needed Facilitate communication between business units, technical teams and external partners to ensure seamless collaboration Conduct process improvement analysis and recommend solutions to enhance operational efficiency Prepare detailed documentation including business cases, requirements specifications, process flows and user stories Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure project outcomes align with business objectives Support testing and implementation phases, working with teams to resolve issues and ensure successfu