Individual Development Plan (IDP) – Business Analyst Lead (HCM)
The Individual Development Plan (IDP) supports structured career growth and continuous skill development for BPM team members. This IDP outlines development expectations, focus areas, and growth pathways for the Business Analyst Lead – HCM role.
Role Overview
The Business Analyst Lead – HCM serves as the strategic and functional lead for Human Capital Management (HCM) business process optimization. This role provides portfolio oversight, establishes analysis standards, mentors Business Analysts, and partners with leadership to drive institution-wide process improvements.
The Lead BA balances hands-on analysis with strategic planning, governance alignment, and team enablement to ensure consistent, high-quality BPM outcomes.
Core Competencies
| Competency Area |
Expected Proficiency |
| Portfolio & Priority Management |
Oversees project intake, prioritization, and sequencing |
| Stakeholder & Executive Communication |
Communicates decisions, tradeoffs, and outcomes clearly |
| Coaching & Quality Assurance |
Guides BAs and ensures consistency and readiness |
Development Focus Areas
- Strengthening enterprise-level decision framing
- Advancing governance and readiness standards
- Expanding mentorship and peer-review leadership
- Deepening cross-functional and systemwide alignment
- Enhancing data-informed prioritization and reporting
Learning & Growth Activities
- Lead complex, cross-functional discovery initiatives
- Facilitate prioritization and governance discussions
- Review and approve solution designs and readiness artifacts
- Mentor Business Analysts through structured peer review
- Participate in advanced Workday or BPM leadership forums
Measures of Success
- Consistent delivery of high-quality, ready-for-configuration work
- Clear, authoritative communication to leadership and stakeholders
- Improved BA consistency, confidence, and output quality
- Documented standards and repeatable BPM practices
- Positive feedback from campus partners and executives