Lead Business Analyst / Project Manager

Job Title: Lead Business Analyst / Project Manager
Location: Barnsley OR Sheffield
Salary/Rate: £425 Inside IR35
Start Date: Immediately
Job Type: Initial 6 Month Contract

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Lead Business Analyst / Project Manager to join a major sustainability-focused technology initiative as part of the Tech Net Zero Programme.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

You will be responsible for acting as a key liaison between stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that projects are aligned with both business strategy and environmental goals.

* Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects under the Tech Net Zero Programme, ensuring clear scope, governance, and execution.
* Build and manage detailed project plans using MS Project; track milestones and deliverables, adjusting for risk and dependencies.
* Serve as a bridge between business and IT, eliciting, analysing, and validating requirements through workshops and structured interviews.
* Facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders and technical teams to maintain alignment and momentum.
* Document and model business processes using Visio and Confluence to ensure clear communication and traceability.
* Maintain robust project governance artefacts including risk/issue logs, RAID logs, decision trackers, and weekly status reports.
* Proactively identify and mitigate risks, escalating where necessary to maintain delivery velocity.
* Ensure compliance with governance and reporting frameworks, adhering to regulatory standards.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

* Proven track record in hybrid Business Analyst / Project Manager roles, delivering complex tech-enabled change programmes.
* Deep understanding of project lifecycle methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall approaches.
* Strong capabilities in timeline, scope, and resource management across multi-stakeholder environments.
* Proficiency with key tools: MS Project, Confluence, Visio, and Microsoft Office suite.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills; confident at all levels of the organisation.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

* Previous involvement in sustainability, ESG, or Net Zero projects.
* Familiarity with banking/financial services environments and internal governance practices

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.