Principal Business Analyst

Business Analyst would lead requirement discovery, backlog structuring, and business-to-technology translation for digital products transitioning from MVP to enterprise-scale operation. The role would involve understanding the product rationale, business vision, user journeys, operating model, release priorities, and cross-functional dependencies to ensure delivery remains aligned with strategic outcomes. The analyst would act as the bridge between business stakeholders, product leadership, architecture, and engineering teams-enabling clear scope, well-defined requirements, and execution readiness for stable and value-driven releases. WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. With approximately **4,000 talented people** across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than **73,000 globally** , in 550 **offices across 40 countries** , we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. At "WSP" we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Uni?ed under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: **Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.** **www.wsp.com** **We are** + Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future. + A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking. + A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues. **_Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose._** **Working with Us** At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. **Our Hybrid Working Module** With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model. + Maximize collaboration. + Maintain product quality and cultural integrity. + Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency. **Health, Safety and Wellbeing** Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our "Making Health and Safety Personal" initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years. **Inclusivity and Diversity** WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background. **Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.** Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far. **With us, you can.** **Apply today.** **NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:** _WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service._ **Business Analysis & Requirements Management** - Gather, analyze, document, and validate business and functional requirements. - Convert business needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and supporting artefacts. - Ensure traceability from business objectives to backlog items and delivery scope. - Support requirement prioritization based on business value, technical feasibility, and release timelines. **Product Backlog & Release Readiness** - Partner with product, business, and engineering stakeholders to maintain a structured and prioritized backlog. - Support release planning by identifying scope boundaries, dependencies, assumptions, and risks. - Assist in defining MVP vs production-grade requirements and phased enhancement roadmaps. - Ensure requirements are complete and ready before development and testing activities begin. **Stakeholder Management & Process Alignment** - Facilitate workshops, requirement reviews, and alignment sessions across business and technical teams. - Act as a communication bridge between business stakeholders, architects, developers, QA, and operational teams. - Support governance processes including release forums, CAB inputs, documentation, and decision support. - Help establish common understanding of business rules, workflows, and product objectives. **Quality & Change Support** - Support UAT planning, requirement validation, and business acceptance readiness. - Help assess change impacts, process implications, and downstream dependencies. - Track findings, clarifications, and requirement updates during delivery cycles. - Contribute to SOPs, operational documentation, and process improvement initiatives. **Required Technical Skills** - Business Analysis | Advanced - requirement elicitation, user stories, acceptance criteria, traceability, process analysis - Agile Delivery | Proficient - backlog refinement, sprint planning support, release scope alignment - Documentation & Modelling | Proficient - workflow diagrams, functional specifications, impact analysis, stakeholder artefacts - Tools | Proficient - Azure Boards / Jira, Confluence / SharePoint, Excel, Visio / Miro or equivalent - Stakeholder Communication | Advanced - workshops, alignment sessions, business and technical translation **Required Experience** - Minimum 10 years of professional experience in business analysis, product analysis, or functional consulting. - Proven experience working with product, engineering, and stakeholder teams in Agile environments. - Strong experience in requirements management for enterprise applications or digital products. - Experience supporting release planning, scope clarification, dependency tracking, and business readiness. - Ability to work across business and technical teams to drive alignment and execution quality. - Experience with backlog structuring, requirement traceability, and change impact analysis. **Preferred (Not Required)** - Experience supporting enterprise digital products from MVP through production maturity. - Exposure to cloud-based platforms, APIs, SaaS products, or platform modernization programs. - Experience in engineering consultancy, environmental platforms, or infrastructure-related domains. - Familiarity with release governance, CAB inputs, and operational transition processes. + Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. + 12+ years of hands-on business analysis / product analysis experience. **BGV:** + Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ("BGV") check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India. + Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process - including documents uploaded - is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.