SC Cleared Pega Lead Business Architect

Square One Resources; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 106,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Square One Resources is recruiting a Pega Lead Business Architect to shape the business design of a government transformation project. You will bridge policy, operations and delivery teams to create outcome-focused case designs for Pega solutions.

Based in the UK with remote working, this initial 6-month contract offers immediate start and requires active SC Clearance. Responsibilities include leading workshops, defining target operating models, and mentoring teammates while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• CPBA certification or above.
• Experience as Lead or Senior Business Architect on enterprise Pega programmes.
• Track record leading Pega Express/Agile delivery from discovery to go-live.
• Strong case management design (DCO) and data objects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Bridge between policy, operations and the Pega delivery team, translating processes into clear, outcome-focused case designs.
• Lead discovery workshops with senior stakeholders, policy owners and operational teams; define target operating model and processes using Pega Express.
• 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).
• Model case lifecycles, personas, channels and data objects using Pega App Studio and Blueprint.
• Work with Lead System Architect to ensure designs are technically feasible and scalable.
• Mentor Business Architects and analysts; facilitate sprint ceremonies, demos to stakeholders.
• Support UAT planning, business readiness and change management activities.
• Ensure designs meet government standards (GDS WCAG 2.2 AA) and data protection requirements.

Skills

CPBA Certification

Pega Lead/Business Architect

Enterprise Pega Programme

Stakeholder Management

Agile Backlog Tools (Jira/Azure DevOps

Job description

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:

• 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

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)