Practice Lead - Business Analysis

Summary

Join Quantexa, a leading data analytics company, as the Regional Practice Lead - Business Analysis. This pivotal role combines technical expertise with leadership to drive strategic direction for the Business Analysis function and Professional Services across the region. You will lead a high-performing team, ensure alignment with client needs and project goals, and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. This role reports directly to the Regional Head of Delivery and will evolve to deliver scalable solutions and high-quality client results.

Requirements

• Proven ability to lead both business analysis and technical delivery teams in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
• Strong background in managing the full project lifecycle, from strategic business analysis to technical solution implementation
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience in driving high-performance teams and developing talent
• Deep understanding of data analytics, business process modeling, and technical problem-solving in data-intensive environments
• Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with a track record of delivering innovative solutions in complex scenarios
• A strategic thinker with the ability to balance both short-term goals and long-term vision

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment, development, and retention of a high-performing, diverse team across business analysis and quality assurance functions
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and growth opportunities to team members, driving performance and career development
• Champion a results-driven culture, ensuring teams take ownership of outcomes and collaborate to deliver value to clients
• Establish and promote best practices for business analysis, technical delivery, and quality assurance across the region
• Shape and nurture the departmental culture in alignment with Quantexa’s values and regional goals
• Collaborate with in-country leadership to drive regional alignment and integration with the company’s strategic vision
• Lead by example, fostering accountability, collaboration, and innovation across all teams
• Oversee the Business Analysis function, ensuring alignment with client business needs and project goals
• Ensure the technical delivery function addresses real-world challenges by bridging the gap between developers and clients
• Collaborate with senior technical stakeholders and delivery managers to ensure that both business requirements and technical solutions align seamlessly
• Oversee resource management, ensuring efficient allocation for internal and partner-driven projects
• Lead client workshops and strategic functional design sessions to provide assurance in the technical and business solutions being developed
• Manage risks, escalations, and quality assurance processes to ensure that client deliverables exceed expectations
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, addressing any concerns and proactively resolving challenges
• Ensure that technical solutions are continuously refined and optimized to meet client goals and enhance long-term partnerships
• Promote innovation within the region by leading the development of new features, technical capabilities, and methodologies that improve the delivery of solutions
• Foster an environment of knowledge sharing, ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are consistently implemented across teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company bonus
• 100% RRSP match up to 5%
• Competitive annual leave, plus your birthday off, parental leave, PTO, and observed holidays
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including mental health support, fitness reimbursements, and financial well-being
• Tax-advantageous benefits, such as commuter benefits, healthcare, and dependent care
• Regularly bench-marked salary rates
• Well-being days
• Volunteer Day off
• Work from Home Equipment
• Free Calm App Subscription #1 app for meditation, relaxation and sleep
• Continuous Training and Development, including access to Udemy Business
• Spend up to 2 months working outside of your country of employment over a rolling 12-month period with our ‘Work from Anywhere’ policy
• Employee Referral Program
• Team Social Budget & Company-wide Socials