Sara Bahmani

Stratford-upon-Avon

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in ERP lifecycle analysis, business process modelling, and workflow optimisation. Proficient in data mapping, migration validation, and UAT execution, complemented by strong skills in KPI dashboard creation and performance reporting. Adept at leveraging Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban to manage backlogs and deliver projects efficiently. Demonstrates exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and change management capabilities while excelling in risk assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making. Committed to driving operational excellence through teamwork and effective time management.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work history

Lead Business Analyst

Severn Trent

Coventry

2024.04 - 2026.06

Captured, analysed, and refined business refinement and requirments for multiple system and process change initiatives.
Identified opportunities for optimisation and workflow redesign by mapping current and future business processes.
Led and facilitated cross‑functional workshops for the Copilot programme, partnering with senior business partner to identify colleagues who were strong candidates for licensed Microsoft Copilot . Coordinated and delivered training sessions to demonstrate how AI and Copilot could streamline and enhance their daily work. Monitored adoption progress, captured measurable benefits, and presented outcomes and value‑realisation insights to the senior stakeholders.
Acted as the bridge between business and technical teams, improving requirement interpretation and reducing development errors.
Prioritised feature backlogs based on business value, dependencies, and technical feasibility.
Lead BA for applications for Applications Modernisation project, repackaging legacy applications to MSIX
Managed documentation across analysis, design, and testing phases to ensure consistency and traceability.
Coordinate and lead the UAT kick‑off meeting, ensuring testers are aligned, timelines are met, and all supporting documentation is formally signed off.

Business Analyst

ERIKS UK&I

Birmingham

2022.03 - 2024.03

Prioritised and refined Agile backlogs in Azure DevOps and Jira, ensuring user stories and requirements were well‑defined, structured, and ready for development.
Led sprint ceremonies in the absence of a Scrum Master and facilitated cross‑functional collaboration to maintain delivery momentum and unblock teams.
Designed and maintained KPI dashboards and reporting frameworks to support data‑driven decision‑making across engineering and operational teams.
Strengthened alignment between business and technical teams through structured communication, clear requirements definition, and proactive stakeholder engagement.
Analysed engineering and product‑development processes, defined PLM requirements, supported PLM strategy and system enhancements, and improved data quality, change control, and product lifecycle workflows.
Analysed and optimised shop‑floor processes, defined MES requirements, supported ERP–MES–WMS integrations, facilitated cross‑functional workshops, and ensured accurate real‑time production data, full traceability, and quality compliance.
Partnered with stakeholders to translate customer and operational needs into actionable system and process enhancements.
Improved transparency and delivery predictability through structured feedback loops, backlog refinement, and continuous scope clarification.

Project Coordinator

Polymer (Arya Sasol)

2014.01 - 2018.12

Coordinated project schedules and resources to ensure timely delivery and maintain alignment with client expectations.
Facilitated cross-functional communication to improve team collaboration and streamline workflow processes.
Monitored project progress and compliance to uphold quality standards and mitigate potential risks.
Managed documentation and reporting to enhance transparency and support informed stakeholder decision-making.
Optimized task prioritization to increase team productivity and reduce project bottlenecks.
Iran-Oil industry

Education

Master - Information system and Business Analysis