FabHotels - Business Analyst Lead/Program Manager - Travelplus

\What is TravelPlus (FabHotels):

TravelPlus is India's leading cloud-based corporate travel and expense management platform. Trusted by 1000+ high-growth companies in India, TravelPlus is the only corporate travel product in India that offers world-class tech with best-in-class travel concierge, available 24x7 365 days a year.

With a backing of 7+ years of hospitality experience running FabHotels, India's biggest and the most preferred premium economy hotels chain with 1800+ hotels in 75+ cities and catering to 2000+ corporate & SME clients,we understand the critical role that both technology and people play in delivering superior corporate travel experiences

If you have an eye for simple, intuitive and elegant design, if you love the journey of discovery through iteration and have relentlessly high standards for delivering innovative and groundbreaking products, we have the perfect job for you!

Role Summary:

- The Business Analyst Head cum Program Manager is responsible for leading the business analysis function, overseeing data-driven decision-making, and managing programs to support strategic initiatives.

- This dual role is instrumental in driving project success, improving business processes, and delivering actionable insights to support high-impact decisions across departments.

- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analytics, business strategy, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities: Business Analysis & Strategy:

- Lead the business analysis team to provide insights on key business metrics, identifying trends, risks, and growth opportunities.

- Develop and implement frameworks for analyzing large datasets, using statistical and predictive modeling to support business strategies.

- Conduct competitive analysis and market research to influence company direction and identify areas for improvement.

- Establish a robust KPI framework and dashboards to monitor performance across projects and initiatives.

Program Management:

- Manage the lifecycle of multiple, high-impact projects across cross-functional teams, ensuring

alignment with company objectives.

- Define project scopes, goals, deliverables, and timelines, while working closely with stakeholders to ensure resource allocation and risk management.

- Lead end-to-end project execution, from initiation through delivery, with a focus on quality, schedule, and budget adherence.

- Implement agile or other suitable project management methodologies to enhance project transparency and stakeholder communication.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

- Build and lead a team of analysts and project managers, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

- Collaborate with department heads and senior management to define project requirements and align business analysis with overall strategic goals.

- Act as the point of escalation and primary interface for senior leadership regarding project or analysis deliverables.

- Identify process bottlenecks and develop data-driven recommendations to enhance operational efficiency.

- Collaborate with the technology and operations teams to automate reporting and streamline data collection, ensuring the accuracy and availability of insights.

- Advocate for best practices in data management, governance, and analysis to ensure data integrity and accessibility across the organization.

Requirements:

- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Experience: 7-10+ years of experience in business analysis, data analysis, program/project management, or a related field.

- Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects and teams, ideally in a high- growth, fast-paced environment.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in analytical tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Python/R).

- Proven leadership abilities and experience managing a team. Why Join Us?

- This role provides a unique opportunity to lead analytical and strategic initiatives with direct impact on business outcomes. As a key member of our team, you'll work alongside top talent in an environment focused on innovation, growth, and continuous improvement.