Manager - Business Analysis

Role Overview: As the Manager - Business Analysis, you will lead a team of Business Analysts and Use Case Leads to ensure the successful delivery of data-driven solutions on the Palantir Foundry platform. Your role will involve utilizing your strong analytical expertise and deep understanding of automotive business processes to align cross-functional stakeholders around measurable business outcomes. If you are passionate about scaling analytics programs and enabling high-impact digital products, this role is ideal for you. Key Responsibilities: - Leadership, Team Development & Ways of Working - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Business Analysts / Use Case Owners. - Establish BA methodologies, templates, and Foundry-aligned best practices. - Drive agile ceremonies and ensure disciplined, value-centric delivery. - Product Ownership & Backlog Prioritization - Act as Product Owner for Foundry-based projects' data products and applications. - Maintain a clear, prioritized backlog with high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria. - Make informed prioritization decisions that balance business value, feasibility, and urgency. - Strategic Use Case Planning & Solution Roadmapping - Define, evaluate, and prioritize use cases aligned to business strategy. - Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to shape solution roadmaps and measurable KPIs. - Ensure clarity of value drivers and adoption goals for each initiative. - Business Requirements, Solution Design & Data Validation - Oversee requirements gathering across automotive domains such as supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and warranty. - Ensure accurate translation of business logic into Ontology models, data pipelines, workflows, and Workshop apps. - Guide teams in data validation, profiling, and adherence to governance standards (ITPM, SOX, audit). - Program Delivery, Stakeholder Alignment & Issue Resolution - Drive cross-functional collaboration between business, engineering, IT, and product teams. - Track milestones, manage risks, resolve blockers, and maintain alignment with broader program objectives. - Ensure timely execution and alignment with enterprise digital strategy. - Insight Generation, Change Management & User Adoption - Guide teams in generating actionable insights using Contour, Quiver, and other Foundry tools. - Translate insights into executive-level narratives that inform strategic decisions. - Lead change management, training, and adoption efforts to ensure sustainable use of Foundry applications. Qualifications: Required: - Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business Analytics. - 11-15 years of experience in business analysis, data analytics, or digital transformation. - Prior experience leading BA teams or cross-functional project teams. - Strong knowledge of automotive business processes (supply chain, manufacturing, quality, warranty). - Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry (Ontology, Workshop, Contour, Quiver). - Ability to translate business needs into structured technical specifications. - Strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills. - Experience with Jira or similar project tracking tools. Role Overview: As the Manager - Business Analysis, you will lead a team of Business Analysts and Use Case Leads to ensure the successful delivery of data-driven solutions on the Palantir Foundry platform. Your role will involve utilizing your strong analytical expertise and deep understanding of automotive business processes to align cross-functional stakeholders around measurable business outcomes. If you are passionate about scaling analytics programs and enabling high-impact digital products, this role is ideal for you. Key Responsibilities: - Leadership, Team Development & Ways of Working - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Business Analysts / Use Case Owners. - Establish BA methodologies, templates, and Foundry-aligned best practices. - Drive agile ceremonies and ensure disciplined, value-centric delivery. - Product Ownership & Backlog Prioritization - Act as Product Owner for Foundry-based projects' data products and applications. - Maintain a clear, prioritized backlog with high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria. - Make informed prioritization decisions that balance business value, feasibility, and urgency. - Strategic Use Case Planning & Solution Roadmapping - Define, evaluate, and prioritize use cases aligned to business strategy. - Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to shape solution roadmaps and measurable KPIs. - Ensure clarity of value drivers and adoption goals for each initiative. - Business Requirements, Solution Design & Data Validation - Oversee requirements gathering across automotive domains such as supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and warranty. - Ensure accurate translation of business logic into Ontology models, data pipelines, workflows, and Workshop apps. - Guide teams in data validation,