Business Lead Architect

Page Personnel; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized player in Business Services is seeking an experienced Business Architect in Bracknell. In this role, you will analyze and propose solutions for digital transformation while collaborating with various teams to enhance process efficiency. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of digital technologies, experience in governance processes, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive permanent salary

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of digital technologies and the ability to translate business strategies into IT solutions.
• Experience in designing and documenting end-to-end business processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze application and service portfolios to propose tactical strategies.
• Develop solutions to align with business goals and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with project leaders on digital transformation initiatives.
• Identify integration opportunities to maximize technology efficiency.

Skills

Digital transformation knowledge

Process improvement

Analytical and critical thinking

Strategic planning

Governance processes

Job description

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 / strategic 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 non‑compliant applications and infrastructure over time to reduce costs.
• You will collaborate closely with program 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