SC Cleared Pega Lead Business Architect

Squareone; Greater London; Remote; GBP 106,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Square One Resources Limited is seeking a SC-cleared Pega Lead Business Architect (LBA) for a UK remote assignment. You will bridge policy, operations and the Pega delivery team, translating complex processes into clear, outcome-focused designs.

Expect to lead workshops, define the target operating model and own the business architecture while mentoring analysts. Requires CPBA or higher, enterprise Pega programme experience, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance (mandatory).
• Certified Pega Business Architect (CPBA) or above.
• Lead or Senior Business Architect on enterprise Pega programmes.
• Proven track record delivering Pega Express/Agile from discovery to go-live.
• Strong case management design skills (DCO).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Bridge policy, operations and Pega delivery teams to design outcomes.
• Lead discovery and requirements workshops with stakeholders.
• Define target operating model, case types, stages and processes (Pega Express).
• Own business architecture ensuring designs leverage Pega capabilities.
• Capture requirements as user stories/epics/backlog items (Jira/Azure DevOps/Agile Studio).
• Model lifecycles, personas, channels and data objects with Pega tools.
• Mentor team of Business Architects and analysts.
• Lead sprint ceremonies, demos and UAT readiness activities.

Skills

SC clearance

CPBA

Pega Lead

Stakeholder mgmt

Facilitation

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Agile Studio

Job description

Job Title: SC Cleared Pega Lead Business Architect (LBA)
Location: UK (remote)
Salary/Rate: £575 - 625 per day inside IR35
Start Date:Immediate
Job Type: Initial 6 month contract (likely to extend)

Candidates must hold an active SC Clearance.

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Pega Lead Business Architect (LBA) to shape and own the business design of a Pega-based transformation for a leading UK government organisation.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

You will be the bridge between policy, operations and the Pega delivery team, translating complex public-sector processes into clear, outcome-focused case designs.

• Lead discovery and requirements workshops with senior stakeholders, policy owners and operational teams
• Define the target operating model, case types, stages and processes using Pega Express methodology
• Own the business architecture, ensuring designs maximise out-of-the-box Pega capability
• Capture and prioritise requirements as user stories, epics and acceptance criteria in a backlog (e.g. Jira, Azure DevOps or Agile Studio)
• Use Pega App Studio and Blueprint to model case lifecycles, personas, channels and data objects
• Work closely with the Lead System Architect to ensure designs are technically feasible and scalable
• Lead and mentor Business Architects and analysts within the delivery team
• Facilitate sprint ceremonies, playbacks and demos to business stakeholders
• Support UAT planning, business readiness and change management activities
• Ensure designs meet government standards, including GDS Service Standard, accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA) and data protection requirements

Required Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Active SC clearance (mandatory)
• Certified Pega Business Architect (CPBA) or above
• Significant experience as a Lead or Senior Business Architect on enterprise Pega programmes
• Proven track record leading Pega Express / Agile delivery from discovery through to go-live
• Strong case management design skills, including Directly Capturing Objectives (DCO)
• Excellent stakeholder management, from operational users to senior civil servants
• Strong facilitation, communication and presentation skills

Desirable Skills/Experience

Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

• Experience on UK central government or public-sector Pega programmes
• Exposure to Pega Constellation UI and Pega GenAI / Blueprint
• Knowledge of Pega Customer Service or Pega Government Platform
• Business analysis certification (e.g. BCS, IIBA) or Agile certification (e.g. Scrum Master, SAFe)

Disclaimer

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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