Business Analyst - Contract (Outside of IR35)

As a Business Analyst at Pulselive, you will be responsible for gathering and analyzing business requirements, creating actionable user stories, and collaborating closely with stakeholders, Product Managers, and Engineers. Your role will also include documentation of functional specifications, maintaining a well-organized product backlog, and seeking feedback from clients to drive product improvements.

To be successful as a Business Analyst at Pulselive, you should have experience in a collaborative environment and a solid understanding of digital products. A keen attention to detail, a proactive self-starter attitude, and the ability to manage requirements efficiently are important. Passion for sports tech will definitely give you an edge!

In the role of a Business Analyst at Pulselive, you will play a crucial part in the digital transformation for major clients by ensuring that user requirements are accurately captured and translated into effective technical solutions. Your insights will help ascertain that the final product aligns with user needs and expectations.

At Pulselive, you'll find an inclusive and dynamic team environment. As a Business Analyst, you will work with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Researchers, all focused on delivering high-quality sports digital products. Collaboration and open communication are key to our success!

Working at Pulselive is unique because you’ll be involved in projects that reach millions of sports fans worldwide. The company prides itself on innovation and creativity in sports technology, allowing Business Analysts to contribute to meaningful digital experiences while enjoying flexible work arrangements.

When asked about your process for gathering and documenting business requirements, it's essential to outline a structured approach. Discuss how you start with stakeholder meetings, employ techniques like user interviews or workshops to extract information, and how you prioritize requirements based on client goals.

Addressing conflicting requirements is crucial for a Business Analyst. Explain your method for facilitating discussions with stakeholders to understand their needs, using techniques like negotiation or prioritization frameworks. Highlight the importance of aligning requirements with the broader project objectives to find common ground.

Share your familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or Trello for managing user stories and documentation. Discuss how these tools enhance collaboration and organization, allowing you to effectively track progress and communicate updates to the team.

Highlight the significance of utilizing user analytics, metrics, or user feedback in crafting data-driven user stories. Discuss how you would incorporate this information to define requirements that meet user needs while aligning with project goals.

When asked for an example, share a specific project where your role as a Business Analyst was pivotal. Discuss the challenges faced, how you gathered requirements, collaborated with your team, and the successful outcome it had for the client.

Staying current is vital in sports tech. Share how you follow industry blogs, attend webinars, or participate in relevant online forums. Highlight any communities or networks you engage with that focus on sports technology and innovation.

User feedback is fundamental in refining requirements and enhancing product features. Discuss your approach to gathering feedback through surveys or user testing, and how you implement insights gained into the ongoing development process.

Prioritizing the product backlog is critical for project success. Explain your use of prioritization techniques like MoSCoW or value versus effort matrices. Share how you collaborate with stakeholders to balance business needs against technical feasibility.

Anticipating challenges is key. Discuss potential difficulties like managing stakeholder expectations or navigating complex requirements. Also, mention your strategies for overcoming these challenges, such as effective communication and agile practices.

Express your enthusiasm for Pulselive’s mission and innovative projects in sports technology. Share your passion for sports and how you believe your skills as a Business Analyst can contribute to creating outstanding products that enhance fan experiences.