Technical Business Analyst – AI Factory
Department: AI & Automation, Musgrave Group
Reports to: AI Programme Manager
Location: Cork
Join Musgrave: Where Innovation Meets Heritage, and People Drive Change
Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.
As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our team as a Technical Business Analyst
You will play a key role in Musgrave’s AI Factory—working within a dedicated AI Pod to translate business needs into clear, value‑driven requirements and ensure technical feasibility in collaboration with Solution Architects and technical teams. You’ll partner with stakeholders across the business to make sure solutions deliver real value, align with enterprise standards, and are built the right way for long‑term adoption
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys blending business understanding with technical problem‑solving in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment.
What you’ll be Doing
Requirements & Analysis
- Engage stakeholders to understand business needs for AI use cases.
- Document functional and non‑functional requirements using Musgrave templates.
- Identify data needs, system integrations, and dependencies early.
- Define scope and measurable success criteria for each feature.
- Ensure requirements reflect CPMAI lifecycle needs, including data readiness, evaluation criteria, and model/performance considerations.
Backlog & User Story Management
- Translate requirements into clear user stories and epics within Azure DevOps.
- Ensure user stories follow Musgrave standards with clear acceptance criteria, test alignment, and traceability to business value.
- Refine and prioritise backlog items with the Pod Project Manager.
- Maintain full traceability between requirements, stories, and test cases.
- Support sprint planning and core Agile ceremonies.
- Ensure user stories are written to Musgrave standards with clear acceptance criteria, test alignment, and traceability to business value.
Collaboration Within the AI Pod
- Act as the go‑to contact for requirement clarification during development.
- Work closely with the AI Solution Architect to validate technical feasibility and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, alongside developers, data scientists, UX/UI designers, and testers
- Facilitate demos, feedback loops, and business engagement throughout delivery.
Governance & Compliance
- Contribute to the preparation of governance documents (e.g., Project Briefs, DPIAs, CAR), ensuring requirements are accurate while Programme Managers retain ownership of governance processes.
- Embed GDPR, ethical AI, and architectural standards into all specifications.
- Support solution and architecture review checkpoints.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to ways of working across the AI Factory.
- Improve templates, requirement quality, and backlog hygiene.
- Share best practices with other pods as the model scales.
What we’re looking for
- 3–6+ years’ experience as a BA or similar role within technology or data projects.
- Experience with AI, advanced analytics, or data‑driven solutions is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of data flows, APIs, and integration concepts.
- Comfortable working in Agile environments and using tools like Azure DevOps.
- Excellent communication, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.
- Relevant degree preferred; BA certifications are a plus.
Why Musgrave
Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact
Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions
Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and vision.
Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.
Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.
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