Lead Pega Business Architect

SiXworks; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence and Security Sector is seeking experienced Lead Pega Business Architects for a contract role. The position offers flexible remote working, with responsibilities focused on product delivery, stakeholder engagement, and Pega platform expertise. Candidates must have relevant Pega certifications and proven experience in project environments.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Professional Development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Perks at Work scheme

On-site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities

Casual dress code

Free drinks in our modern kitchen/break-out area

Qualifications

• Experience in multiple projects with similar responsibilities.
• Experience or training in Pega Customer Service is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide the ongoing definition of the product roadmap with business stakeholders.
• Lead and guide existing Business Architects regarding behaviors and desired outcomes.
• Bridge the gap between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring Pega capabilities are leveraged appropriately.

Skills

Pega platform expertise

Business analysis

Requirement gathering

Agile methodology

Education

Pega Certified Business Architect certification on Pega 8.8

Pega Certified System Architect+ on Pega 8.8

Tools

Pega Agile Studio

Pega Blueprint

Job description

We are looking to recruit experienced Lead Pega Business Architects to join us on fast-moving, innovative, and influential work in the Defence and Security Sector. This is a contract role.

Flexible, primarily remote working with approximately 2 days a month in a client or company office.

Main responsibilities

• Support and guide the ongoing definition of the product roadmap with business stakeholders.
• Requirement gathering, ideation, and documentation of Pega-based platforms and applications, including entity diagrams and relevant frameworks to ensure effective identification of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Ensure solutions designed and developed by the team align with business needs, conforming to Pega design practices and technology principles.
• Lead and guide existing Business Architects regarding behaviors and desired outcomes in line with the product roadmap.
• Promote standard methodology and education to colleagues and clients.
• Operate within and suggest best practices/patterns applicable to Pega technology and the business domain.
• Bridge the gap between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring Pega capabilities are leveraged appropriately.
• Provide Pega platform and business process expertise to client-side delivery stakeholders.
• Liaise with stakeholders within and outside project teams to achieve success.

Support successful outcomes:

• Meet customer needs through continuous engagement, within SiXworks processes, standards, and policies, with minimal guidance.
• Support delivery of products responsively, flexibly, and efficiently.
• Help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Maintain transparency in methodology and approach.

This will include:

• Understanding relevant technology and security characteristics and solution options.
• Understanding customers’ operational and business environments.
• Supporting the design and delivery of secure, innovative solutions.
• Assisting with initial project design, pricing, and resourcing as needed.
• Ensuring projects follow appropriate methodologies.
• Reporting to delivery team leadership as required.
• Contributing to team retrospectives.
• Sharing knowledge and experience within the team.
• Maintaining security and Pega-related training and competencies.
• Supporting the production of project documentation, plans, and reports.
• Ensuring compliance with project guidelines and standards.
• Leading small streams of work as required, influencing processes, standards, and patterns.

Certification Requirements for role:

• Pega Certified Business Architect certification on Pega 8.8 or higher.
• Preferably, Pega Certified System Architect+ on Pega 8.8 or higher.
• Experience in multiple projects with similar responsibilities.
• Experience with Pega tools like Pega Agile Studio and Pega Blueprint.
• Experience or training in Pega Customer Service is advantageous.

What can we offer in return?

SiXworks offers a culture centered around the principles of Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration, and Inclusivity, guiding us towards success. We provide a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Perks at Work scheme.
• On-site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities.
• Casual dress code.
• Free drinks in our modern kitchen/break-out area.

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position, you must be a UK sole national and either have or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details can be found here.

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