Practice Lead

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Presto Resourcing Options Full time

Role type:
Permanent

Location:
Wellington

Job published on: 21 August 2023

This newly established Practice Lead - Digital Analysis & Design role leads our Business Analysis and UI/UX initiatives and is part of our Digital Delivery pillar here at Optimation. This is a

strategic leadership role reporting to the Head of Digital. The Practice Lead will work closely with other Practice Leads to execute on organisation culture, presales, team strategy, design and delivery process improvements and growth initiatives. This role has the mandate to craft a team of exceptional Business Analysts and UI/UX consultants aligned to our values, harmoniously collaborating with various practices, to orchestrate the creation of digital experiences that exceeds expectations of our customers.

What you will bring:


Practice Lead - Digital Analysis & Design role at Optimation is a senior position leading not only our Business Analysts and UI/UX consultants but also plays a key part in governing our project delivery teams.

As you develop and grow your practice, you will be happy rolling your sleeves and helping your team with hands-on design and discovery work, while being able to lead presales activities and engage with customers on strategic engagements.


  • 8+ years of demonstrable experience working as a Business Analyst.
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience directly managing and providing direction to a team of Business Analysts.
  • Demonstrable experience driving growth, managing commercial expectations, and leading innovation.
  • Excellent customer relationship management, people skills and commercial acumen.
  • An approachable leader who is reliable, consistent and embraces compassion and empathy.
  • Solid understanding of the role of Business Analysis in the design phase and delivery phase of complex projects.
  • Proven understanding of project management and experience working midlarge sized projects
  • Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work.
  • Solid understanding of Agile delivery methodology.
  • Be a strong advocate of our cultural values: Being Human, Curiosity, Value-Adding, Simplify, Empathy & Respect and Social Consciousness.
Why Optimation?

You will be joining a well-respected team working in a Hybrid, flexible working environment with great leadership and support.

We have flexibility, great salary, Southern Cross, stocked fridge, fresh fruit, snacks, and a collaborative team waiting You will be client focused with the ability to develop and foster exceptional stakeholder engagement.

You will be able to think creatively and work collaboratively to model business processes and identify opportunities.

Don't hesitate, send your CV and Cover Letter and APPLY today
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