What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst position at Virtusa?
Job Description
- Leads product-level initiatives that improve customer outcomes and unit economics validates with experiments and delivers to a predictable cadence.
- Owns product backlog health and traceability to Definition of Ready/Done and control requirements; ensures audit ready artifacts.
- Maintains a product discovery backlog proves problem/solution fit and willingness to pay before scaling.
- Owns the product roadmap sequences features to deliver measurable value and deprecates low value work.
- Directs squad priorities and handoffs balances hands on work with orchestration to protect flow.
- Prepares product investment cases monitors benefit realization and cost drivers adjusts scope to stay within guardrails.
- Owns product OKRs reports progress and adjusts roadmap and bets based on results.
- Domain SME and trusted advisor to stakeholders clarifies trade offs and drives decisions that advance product goals.
- Communicates product updates crisp authors PRDs/release notes and presents risk/impact succinctly.
- Conducts market research to quantify opportunity size and risk integrates findings into product strategy.
- Aligns design/tech/ops on scope, SLAs, and timelines drives crisp decisions and accountability.
- Leads a cross-functional squad influences adjacent teams to protect flow and scope.
- Gives timely feedback to the squad recognizes impact and addresses gaps constructively.
- Prioritizes the product backlog against outcomes and constraints manages WIP prudently.
- Creates space for diverse perspectives in decision maki models respectful challenge.
- Owns a personal learning plan and raises the teams craftthrough sharing and practice.
- Understands policies and applies them in daytoday leadership and feedback.
- Attracts strong contributors to the squad and creates growth opportunities.
- Makes risinformed product decisions documents rationale and mitigations.
- Maintains a risk log and escalates material issues promptly with context.
- Builds control requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria; confirms approvals before release.
- Executes required controls on time (e.g., approvals, change records) and retains evidence.
- Sets the tone in the squad for proactive risk management and learning from incidents.
- Strategic Thinking
- Ability to define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy aligned with business goals.
- Leadership & People Management
- Proven track record of leading and mentoring product teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross functional collaboration skills.
- Product Management Expertise
- Deep understanding of product lifecycle management, from ideation to launch and beyond.
- Proficiency in backlog management within JIRA. Refining the scope and planning.
- Experience with product roadmaps, prioritization frameworks, and gotomarket strategies.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and product development processes.
- Business Acumen
- Ability to translate business objectives into actionable product initiatives.
- Customer Focus
- Skilled in gathering and interpreting customer insights and feedback.
- Communication Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication for executive level presentations and stakeholder updates.
- Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non technical audiences.
- Analytical & Problem Solving Skills. Proficiency in data analysis, metrics tracking, and performance measurement
