Lead Business AnalystProduct Manager

N-iXis a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002 we unite 2400 tech-savvy professionals across 40 countries working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud data AI/ML embedded softwareIoT and more driving digital transformation across finance manufacturing telecom healthcare and other industries. JoinN-iXand become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact.

At N-iX CTO Group we harness the power of technology to drive innovation and deliver exceptional business value. We specialize in designing and executing industry-relevant solutions that redefine standards in software engineering. Join a vibrant high-impact team focused on creating tangible outcomes on a global scale.

We are seeking a highly capableBusiness Analyst/Product Managerto join our Solution this role you will operate at the forefront of N-iXs portfolio expansion acting as a bridge between business strategy and technical execution.

Unlike a standard delivery role this position requires a consultant mindset. You will work across various domains (e.g. FinTech E-commerce Manufacturing Logistics) to lead discovery phases shape solution proposals during presales and drive the development of complex products for global enterprise clients.

Scope & Responsibilities:

1. Consultancy & Presales (Priority Focus)

• Lead Discovery & Assessment: Conduct discovery workshops and onsite assessments to analyze client business processes identify gaps and propose digital transformation strategies.
• Presales Support: Drive the technical and business stream of presales activities including responding to RFPs/RFIs estimating costs/timelines and preparing solution proposals.
• Value Proposition: Define and articulate the business case for new products or features ensuring alignment with the clients strategic objectives (e.g. revenue growth operational efficiency).
• Stakeholder Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders and client product teams guiding them through product strategy calibration roadmap prioritization and market analysis.

1. Product Management & Delivery

• Roadmap & Backlog: Build and manage product roadmaps (directional and implementation); prune and prioritize the backlog of user stories and tasks based on business value.
• Requirements Engineering: Translate high-level business needs into detailed functional specifications user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.
• Process Modeling: Create clear documentation artifacts including BPMN diagrams flowcharts and user story maps to visualize complex workflows.
• Delivery Oversight: Collaborate closely with Tech Leads Architects and Delivery Managers to ensure the solution is delivered on time and meets quality standards.
• Change Management: Manage scope creep and handle change requests effectively balancing client needs with project constraints.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5 years of commercial experience in Business Analysis or Product Management within the IT industry.
• Consulting Mindset: Proven track record of working in a vendor/outsourcing environment with direct client-facing exposure (US/EU clients preferred).
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to decompose complex business problems into actionable software requirements (WBS functional decomposition).
• Agile Mastery: Deep understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies (Scrum Kanban) and tools (Jira Confluence Miro).
• Communication: Advanced English (C1/C2) with excellent presentation skills. Ability to tailor communication to both technical engineers and C-suite executives.
• Flexibility: Willingness to switch between different projects/domains.

Nice to Have:

• Presales Experience: Significant experience leading or contributing to presales activities creating proposal decks and conducting zero sprint discoveries.
• Domain Versatility: Experience working in multiple business domains (e.g. Automotive Supply Chain Telecom Finance) rather than a single industry.
• Technical Background: Basic understanding of software architecture (API integrations Cloud platforms like AWS/Azure Data Engineering) to effectively converse with technical teams.
• Certifications: Certified Product Owner (CSPO/PSPO) CBAP or similar relevant certifications.