Short description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Functional Business Analyst to support an international company's IT portfolio management function on an interim basis.

The role focuses on SAFe Portfolio Management, demand management and strategic business analysis, ensuring that business initiatives are clearly defined, evaluated and ready for delivery.

You will work closely with senior business and IT stakeholders, bridging the gap between business strategy, portfolio governance and functional architecture.

Place of Work: Hybrid – Netherlands (onsite at least every second week)

Job description

• Support SAFe Portfolio Management processes and portfolio governance.
• Manage and structure incoming business and IT initiatives.
• Analyse business needs, scope, value, risks and dependencies.
• Support initiative prioritisation and strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate workshops with senior business and IT stakeholders.
• Prepare business cases, functional requirements and decision-ready documentation.
• Translate complex business requirements into structured initiatives.
• Ensure initiatives are ready for handover to delivery teams.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, business analysts and functional architects.
• Improve demand management and portfolio processes.
• The position focuses on strategic analysis and initiative readiness rather than hands-on development or delivery ownership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, Strategic Business Analyst or IT Portfolio Manager.
• Experience with IT portfolio governance, demand management and prioritisation.
• Knowledge of SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management or Agile methodologies.
• Strong requirements engineering and business process analysis skills.
• Experience working with senior management and business stakeholders.
• Ability to structure complex initiatives and prepare decision-making documentation.
• ERP experience is a strong advantage, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

The position is suitable for candidates with education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Language skills

English: fluent

Number of years of experience

5+ years of hands-on experience