Business Analyst Consultant

We are seeking a Business Analyst Consultant to support our newly created Project Management Office in driving enterprise-wide initiatives. The consultant will bring deep expertise in requirement gathering, functional documentation, and vendor coordination to ensure successful delivery of projects. This is a project-based consulting engagement, ideal for experienced professionals who can step in quickly, work independently, and deliver measurable outcomes within defined timelines. The role requires candidate to work from office twice per week. Scope of Work / Key Deliverables: Requirements Analysis & DocumentationConduct stakeholder workshops and interviews to capture business needs.Develop BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria.Create process flows, wireframes, and use case documentation. Project Management SupportAssist PMO in structuring project charters, plans, and reporting frameworks.Track progress, risks, and dependencies, ensuring alignment with timelines.Provide recommendations on tools, methods, and best practices. Stakeholder & Vendor CoordinationAct as the bridge between HR, IT, leadership, and external ATS/HR Tech vendors.Facilitate requirement signoffs and manage scope changes.Evaluate vendor solutions and map them against business needs. Testing & ValidationDefine UAT test cases and scenarios.Coordinate user acceptance testing and document outcomes.Ensure solutions meet defined business and functional requirements.

Prior experience supporting PMOs or transformation initiatives. Proficiency in documentation (BRD, FRD, workflows, user stories). Tools: JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Visio/Lucid chart or equivalents. Exceptional communication and facilitation skills. Ability to manage diverse stakeholders across HR, IT, and leadership. Independent consultant mindset with strong ownership.