Business Analyst

About the role

The company This 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 Department Join 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 organization 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 Team The Business Architecture & Integration (BA&I) team , part of the Portfolio & Governance Office, is at the forefront of shaping and delivering transformative strategies that power the success of Springer Nature. We are a dynamic group of forward-thinkers, strategists and analysts who collaborate across the organization to unlock opportunities, optimize 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 d iscover 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. 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. Job summary As a Business Analyst in our Portfolio & Governance department within Springer Nature Technology, you will connect IT and business functions, using your skills in business administration and information technology to deliver value across the organisation. You will support the development of IT processes, systems, and ecosystems throughout their lifecycle-from planning and analysis to delivery and operations-while considering customer, business, and employee perspectives. Your focus will be on analysing data to inform changes and improve IT products, services, and processes in alignment with business goals. You will collaborate with Customer Experience (CX), Enterprise Architecture (EA), and other subject matter experts to explore problems, contribute to solution designs, and prepare investment cases that help achieve Springer Nature's goals. Additionally, you may support the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team by assisting with technical due diligence and integration planning for target companies. This includes mapping processes, identifying risks, and supporting migration or integration efforts. You'll contribute to centralised portfolio management, ensuring project investments deliver maximum value while making effective use of resources.