Job Title: Biz Design Architect
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Biz Design Architect to design and lead the implementation of an Enterprise Architecture that aligns with the organization's strategic objectives and key results. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving alignment across architectural domains, analyzing the current IT landscape, and delivering solutions that enhance the enterprise's operational efficiency. This role requires a deep understanding of enterprise strategies, emerging technologies, and governance processes.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement an Enterprise Architecture that aligns with organizational goals and objectives
- Drive alignment and governance across architectural domains, including Business, Information, Technology, and Security
- Support the development and realization of product and solution roadmaps
- Analyze the current IT environment to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements
- Research technology industry trends to assess their impact on the enterprise and its architecture
- Identify and analyze enterprise business drivers to create relevant business contexts
- Promote Enterprise Architecture (EA) processes, outcomes, and results to IT and business leaders
- Collaborate with portfolio stakeholders and engage in enterprise prioritization to implement future-state initiatives
- Evaluate and recommend technology standards, ensuring enterprise alignment through governance processes
- Work closely with product management, cross-functional architects, and delivery teams to align solution designs with the defined future state
- Develop and execute communication and education plans for the enterprise architecture
- Identify and prioritize architectural pipelines to support upcoming business features and capabilities
- Provide leadership in conceptualizing solutions to business problems, formulating architectural visions, and driving delivery
- Advise leadership on industry best practices, emerging trends, and technologies to shape strategic direction
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in enterprise architecture and business design
- Deep understanding of architectural domains, including Business, Information, Technology, and Security
- Strong analytical skills to assess IT environments and recommend solutions
- Knowledge of technology trends and their potential impact on enterprise operations
- Experience with governance processes to ensure enterprise alignment
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to promote EA strategies and engage with stakeholders
- Ability to prioritize architectural pipelines and align them with business capabilities
- Familiarity with product management and solution delivery methodologies
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in managing cross-functional architectural teams
- Familiarity with emerging technologies and best practices in enterprise architecture
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive strategic initiatives