Springer Nature

Technology

BusinessAnalyst

€38–55k ~AI est. Lisbon, Portugal FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Business Analyst at Springer Nature. Skills: Business analysis, IT strategy, Stakeholder management. Act as a key liaison between IT teams. Analyse and solve business problems”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver value across the organisation; Achieve Springer Nature's goals; Deliver maximum value; Make effective use of resources; Meet internal standards; Deliver impactful outcomes

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Analytical mindset; Data interpretation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Degree in business, finance, or technology, or equivalent work experience, Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal, Experience in working successfully with teams to deliver software in an agile manner, Experience in facilitating groups to achieve defined goals and outcomes using various facilitation tools and techniques, Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic environment, Knowledge of IT ecosystems, operations, and business systems, Experience with process documentation and creating business requirements, An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and present insights effectively, Superior facilitation and consensus-building skills, Familiarity with project methodologies and an eagerness to learn and adapt to various approaches, Ability to collaborate with multiple distributed teams across different locations, time zones, and cultures, Be intellectually curious and motivated, constantly looking for more context, You advocate for our customers and contribute to fostering a customer-focused mindset within the business analysis team, Proven experience in managing and resolving conflicts with stakeholders

Nice to Have

An understanding of the M&A process is a plus

What You'll Do.

Act as a key liaison between IT teams

Analyse and solve business problems

Propose solutions that address stakeholder priorities

Focus on high-quality customer experience

Focus on sustainable solutions

Document current processes

Identify gaps or inefficiencies for improvement

Support the evaluation of IT systems and processes

Recommend changes that meet evolving business requirements

Communicate technical options

Enable informed decision-making

Assist with creating reports and dashboards

Provide insights that inform strategic decisions

Understand strategic business needs

Understand plans for growth or transformation

Be a participant in the Business Analyst community

Support ideation sessions

Support discovery processes

Identify opportunities aligned with business and technology strategies

Assist in developing investment cases

Assist in presenting investment cases

Analyse and interpret data to communicate ROI

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Collaborate with procurement

Evaluate vendor options

Work with Enterprise Architecture

Identify technology risks

Mitigate technology risks

Support business owners in implementing solutions

Ensure non-functional requirements are considered

Monitor initiatives for dependencies

Provide visibility across the portfolio

Support technical due diligence processes

Gather and analyse data on technical landscapes

Assist in identifying risks related to technology

Assist in identifying opportunities related to technology

Help coordinate technical integration plans

Ensure smooth transitions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Distributed teams; Business stakeholders; IT teams; Customer Experience (CX); Enterprise Architecture (EA)

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Agile, Project methodologies

Full Job Description

**About US** **The company** This role is in our **Springer Nature Technology division** \- a diverse group of over 700 people across our main locations in Germany, India, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Visit https://group.springernature.com/ to learn more about who we are and what we do. **The Department** Join the **Portfolio & Governance Office **of our CIO, where our mantra is simple yet powerful: "Do the right things. Do things right." Our team is dedicated to building a strategic, consistent, and transparent approach to how information and technology empower our entire enterprise. We focus on two essential objectives: fostering a unified vision for IT across the organization and ensuring our IT organisation consistently delivers value through efficiency and clarity. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change at the intersection of technology, information, and business strategy, we’d love for you to be part of our mission! **The Team** The **Business Architecture & Integration (BA&I) team**, part of the Portfolio & Governance Office, is at the forefront of shaping and delivering transformative strategies that power the success of Springer Nature. We are a dynamic group of forward-thinkers, strategists and analysts who collaborate across the organization to unlock opportunities, optimize processes and drive meaningful change. As a key player in enterprise-level transformation, we bridge the gap between business aspirations and technology solutions. Our team defines and executes global business architecture strategies, partners with stakeholders to discover customer-centric solutions and ensures seamless integration of acquired organisations into our ecosystem. Whether leading technical due diligence during M&A activities, orchestrating enterprise-wide business change or mentoring a thriving community of Business Analysts, our mission is clear: to create tangible business value, every day. By joining us, you’ll be

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