Business Lead Architect

Michael Page (UK); Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Bracknell is seeking an experienced Business Architect to drive digital transformations within the Business Services industry. The ideal candidate should possess solid knowledge of digital technologies, be able to communicate effectively at all levels, and demonstrate strong analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements, providing opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment focused on technological innovation.

Benefits

Competitive permanent salary

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of digital technologies and transformation.
• Ability to understand business drivers and translate strategy into IT.
• Strong analytical skills to identify performance gaps.

Responsibilities

• Analyze application and service portfolios for strategic roadmaps.
• Support business units to realize strategies into a sustainable architecture.
• Drive cross-functional process alignment and manage BPM tools.

Skills

Knowledge of digital technologies

Ability to communicate at all levels

Analytical and critical thinking

Business process design

Governance process implementation

Job description

• Are you an experienced business/process Architect?
• Do you have process and business improvement experience?

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector. The company is a medium-sized enterprise with a focus on technological innovation and operational excellence.

This role is with a large organisation recognised for its contributions within the Business Services industry. Known for its focus on cutting‑edge technology, the company provides a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth.

Job Description

• Analysis of the application and service portfolio & prepare/propose roadmaps that will be part of the tactical/strategical roadmap of the Honda IT development.
• Support the business units of Honda to realise their strategies & requirements into a sustainable architecture in line with the ISD strategy in function of services, processes, functions and information.
• Develop solutions that address the tactical and strategic goals for the business while sustaining and driving further process standardisation across the Enterprise through your evaluation, design and solutioning for process improvement requests.
• Help define business requirements for new initiatives and gather current business requirements and user perspective for process improvement design.
• Identify integration opportunities for business system management applications and other applicable interdependent technology assets to maximise their capabilities to drive process efficiency, effectiveness and/or affordability. Provide expertise on systems integrations and potential issues/bottlenecks.
• Drive cross functional process alignment, manage and provide guidance on BPM technology tools and applications. Define & maintain L0-L3 process flows working with the business process owners.
• Foster innovation and bring technical improvements and opportunities to the business.
• Collaborate with other parts of the IT organisation to manage out non‑compliant applications and infrastructure over time to reduce costs.
• You will collaborate closely with programme managers & project leaders of the various digital transformation initiatives.
• Other related tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

The Successful Applicant

• Solid knowledge and understanding of digital technologies and transformation.
• The implementation of good governance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to understand business drivers and to work closely with the business to understand their strategy and translate that into an IT environment.
• The ability to communicate at all levels of the Honda organisation, to present a coherent proposition and to listen and understand the needs of others.
• The ability to think and plan strategically and to deliver tactically.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to take ownership over digital transformations with the best guarantee on creating business value, no matter the technological and structural context. You also can act to improve our existing processes to achieve better efficiency, effectiveness, and value creation.
• Design/document business processes end to end.
• Analyse & improve business processes to industry best practice.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify performance gaps and root cause.
• Clarity of thinking, clarity in communication—ability to present technical concepts to non‑technical audiences for understanding and decision making.

What's on Offer

• Competitive permanent salary
• Flexible hybrid working
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Collaborative working environment within the Technology department.
• Potential for additional benefits (awaiting confirmation).
• Be part of embracing digital technology to transform the way the company's vision and growth
• Location - Bracknell

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Architect to make a significant impact within the Business Services industry. If this role aligns with your expertise and aspirations, we encourage you to apply.