About USThe companyThis 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 DepartmentJoin 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 organisation 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 TeamThe Business Architecture & Integration (BA&I) team, part of the Portfolio & Governance Office reporting to our CIO, is at the forefront of shaping and delivering transformative strategies that power Springer Nature’s success. We are a dynamic group of forward-thinkers, strategists and analysts who collaborate across the organisation to unlock opportunities, optimise 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 part of a team that thrives on collaboration, embraces challenges, and is committed to delivering impactful outcomes. We value strategic thinking, curiosity, and a customer-first approach. Together, we’ll shape the future of Springer Nature by turning complexity into opportunity and ideas into action.At Springer Nature, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to thrive.If you’re ready to be part of a team that drives strategic transformation, fosters innovation, and sets the standard for excellence, we’d love to hear from you.About the jobJob summaryWe are seeking for an experienced Principal Business Analyst to help shape the business analysis (BA) discipline within Springer Nature Technology and lead the delivery of high-impact strategic initiatives. This role combines leadership responsibilities to mature our BA community and foster consistent, value-driven analysis across our product and technology portfolio. In parallel, you will lead strategic analysis on complex, high-valued initiatives such as portfolio planning, M&A, investment cases, and cross-cutting discovery efforts. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role.Key ResponsibilitiesDay-to-Day ResponsibilitiesDrive strategic analysis on high-impact initiatives, including feasibility studies, investment cases, and portfolio optionsGuide teams and stakeholders through early-stage ambiguity and complexityChampion continuous improvement in BA methods, tools, and stakeholder engagementAct as the escalation point for BA challenges and blockers across teamsCollaborate with other tech functions and business leaders to influence strategic decisionsSupport portfolio governance through high-quality analysis, alignment, risk assessment, and documentationFIRST 3 MONTHSBuild a deep understanding of the organisational structure across SN Technology and technology departments within Operations groupMap key business and product stakeholders, as well as their products and business directionBuild an understanding of our customer and how their experiences relate to our business priorities and challenges.Engage with business and internal users to uncover value drivers and pain pointsJoin and contribute to the BA community of practiceAssess BA maturity and identify opportunities to improve value and consistencyCapture and document a high-level domain view across technologyContribute to at least to one strategic discovery initiative (e.g., M&A due diligence, major portfolio investment case)Can articulate our company strategyWITHIN 6 MONTHSRoll out a consistent and scalable BA best practice framework and discovery frameworkLead mentoring circles and knowledge-sharing sessions to uplift the BA communityPartner with HR and BA leads to evolve career paths and development plansSupport governance and prioritisation processes through high-quality business analysisStrengthen collaboration with UX, Enterprise Architecture, Engineering, and Change Management to improve portfolio decisionsWITHIN 12 MONTHSDemonstrate business value through enhanced investment decisions, risk mitigation, and clearer alignment between technology and businessEmbed standardised BA approaches across teams with flexibility for multiple delivery modelsDemonstrate measurable value from BA contribution (e.g. improved decisions, faster validation, reduced risk)Create tools and guidance to support discovery, value modelling, and business case developmentTrack and report BA impact using outcome-based metricsMaintain a self-sustaining BA community with active participation and growthAbout YOUYOUR QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field; equivalent experience consideredFluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skillsRelevant certification (e.g. CBAP, BCS, or equivalent) are a plus.YOUR EXPERIENCE10+ years of experience in business analysis with a blend of strategic and delivery-focused responsibilitiesProven experience designing and leading discovery phases to shape strategy, assess feasibility, and develop investment casesProven track record of leading or mentoring Business Analyst and building community of practiceStrong collaboration skills, optimising for team success over individual achievements.Familiarity with multiple methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and their implications for analysis workSkilled in facilitation, negotiation, and navigating complex organisational landscapesStrong understanding of IT ecosystems, digital product development, and enterprise architectureExposure to data analytics, process optimisation, and automation initiativesBackground in enterprise transformations, technology rationalisation, or business model innovationYou believe in and can articulate our company strategy on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and you want to make Springer Nature Technology a more inclusive environment for everyoneComfortable working across distributed and hybrid teams in an international settingAdvocate for freedom within a framework, viewing enablement as a key leadership outcomeEmbraces failure as a learning opportunity, promoting knowledge-sharing and continuous improvementEncourages data-driven decision-making, experimentation, and fast feedback cyclesSkilled in co-creating innovative solutions with stakeholders and other disciplines#LI-SS2
