Lead Business Information Architect

TriNet; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TriNet seeks a Lead Business Information Architect to drive the organization’s information architecture. You will design data models, data flows, and integration processes while aligning architecture with business goals and IT strategy.

You will partner with business units and IT teams to ensure comprehensive, scalable data solutions and build strong stakeholder relationships across the enterprise. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years in information architecture, data management, or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in Business Architecture, Business Analysis, or Enterprise Transformation.
• Familiarity with data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain information architecture framework.
• Design data models, data flows, and data integration processes.
• Ensure information architecture aligns with business goals and IT strategies.
• Facilitate discovery, gather requirements, and validate with SMEs.
• Evaluate data management tools and technologies for implementation.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to meet information needs.
• Promote best practices and communicate goals to senior management.

Skills

Info architecture

Data modelling

Data integration

Requirements translation

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management / CS / related field

Master’s degree in Management / Data Science / related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Business Information Architect

The Lead Business Information Architect serves on the Enterprise Data & Analytics team, responsible for designing and managing the organization’s information architecture. The role focuses on developing strategies and frameworks that ensure data is structured, stored, and utilized effectively to support business objectives. The individual will ensure all requirements are met, all impacts (people, process, and tools) are understood, and will build high‑trust partnerships with stakeholders and partners to overcome obstacles and collaborate on solutions throughout initiatives. The ideal candidate has a proven record of working in cross‑functional teams and managing complex initiatives.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain the organization’s information architecture framework.
• Design data models, data flows, and data integration processes.
• Ensure that information architecture aligns with business goals and IT strategies.

Discovery & Analysis

• Facilitate concept exploration, including opportunity and feasibility assessment.
• Gather and synthesize initiative business requirements, in partnership with subject matter experts for business requirement validation.
• Document current and ideal states and perform gap analysis to inform necessary roadmap to achieve ideal state.
• Drive comprehensive end‑to‑end impact analysis at the beginning of efforts, including people, process, and tools, to ensure all aspects of the change are designed, managed, and prepared for throughout the initiative lifecycle.

Solution Design

• Evaluate and recommend data management tools and technologies.
• Ensure seamless integration of data across various systems and platforms.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement and optimize data solutions.
• Develop and maintain conceptual data models.
• Design data flows and data integration processes.
• Ensure data models and designs align with business requirements and IT strategies.
• Work closely with business units, IT, and other stakeholders to understand information needs and requirements.
• Promote information architecture best practices across the organization.
• Communicate information architecture goals, progress, and outcomes to senior management.

Relationships & Stakeholder Management

• Build relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Partner with organizations impacted by change to ensure comprehensive delivery.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of information architecture.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes as needed.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in information architecture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Management, Data Science, or related field preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years of experience in information architecture, data management, or a related field.
• Typically 8+ years’ experience in Business Architecture, Business Analysis, Strategic Program Management, Enterprise Transformation efforts.
• Familiarity with data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Relevant regulatory knowledge in a specific industry (e.g., finance, healthcare) a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of information architecture frameworks, data modelling, and data integration.
• Solid grasp of business objectives and requirements and convert them into solution designs and/or project plans.
• Experience planning and deploying business initiatives or participating in enterprise‑wide projects.
• Critical thinking, the ability to break complex problems down into component parts and solve issues creatively.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to use data to inform decision making.
• Ability to summarize and present complex topics effectively to a wide audience.
• Self‑starter with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with critical deadlines, and to maintain effectiveness and professionalism when experiencing change in work tasks and/or the work environment.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization to drive impactful results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels in an organization.
• Collaboration skills with the ability to form trusted relationships, including key internal and external partners to achieve common goals.
• Experience building business cases and assessing return on investment.
• Experience managing expectations when balancing alternatives against business and financial constraints.
• Experience with data management tools and technologies.
• Highest level of integrity and discretion in managing confidential information.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in information architecture or data management (e.g., TOGAF, CDMP) preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal Travel Required.
• Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is 100% in office.

Please note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, colour, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [e-mail] to request such an accommodation.