Business Architect

Valorem Reply; Illinois; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A digital transformation firm is seeking a Business Architect to bridge the gap between business strategy and technology implementation. The role involves designing business architectures that align organizational capabilities with technology solutions while advising senior leadership on technology-driven business transformation. Candidates should have substantial management consulting experience, expertise in Sales Force Automation, and strong stakeholder management skills. Competitive compensation offered in the range of $130,000 – $180,000.

Qualifications

• 10 years of management consulting experience focused on marketing strategy.
• Proven experience designing and implementing Sales Force Automation solutions.
• Strong background in Go-to-Market strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive business architecture blueprints.
• Serve as a trusted business advisor to C-suite executives.
• Analyze existing business processes for architectural improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Business process optimization

Enterprise architecture

Marketing strategy development

Partner channel management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft technologies

Google platforms

Amazon (AWS)

Job description

Valorem Reply is an award-winning digital transformation firm specializing in data‑driven enterprise solutions, IT modernization, customer experience, product transformation, and digital workplace innovation using Microsoft technologies. We enable clients to securely and rapidly transform their operations with strategic business models and agile digital solutions.

As a Business Architect, you will serve as a strategic advisor who bridges the gap between business vision and technology implementation. You will design comprehensive business architectures that align organizational capabilities with technology solutions, ensuring seamless integration between business processes, data flows, and technical infrastructure. This role demands deep expertise in enterprise architecture, business process optimization, and stakeholder management across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive business architecture blueprints that align organizational strategy with technology capabilities
• Define business capability maps and assess current‑ versus future‑state architecture gaps
• Serve as a trusted business advisor to C‑suite executives and senior leadership, providing strategic guidance on technology‑enabled business transformation
• Guide clients through complex decision‑making processes regarding technology investments and business model innovations
• Analyze existing business processes and recommend architectural improvements for efficiency and scalability
• Design organizational operating models that support digital transformation goals
• Establish business architecture standards, frameworks, and methodologies across the enterprise
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution architects, and technical teams to ensure business requirements are properly translated into technical specifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Information Systems, or related field
• 10 years of management consulting experience with focus on Marketing strategy and operations, Partner Incentive program design, management, and optimization
• Proven experience designing and implementing Sales Force Automation (SFA) solutions and CRM strategies
• Strong background in Go‑to‑Market strategy development and execution across multiple channels
• Experience in Sales/Partner Channel Development, Management
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior executive stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• Enterprise technology platform experience: Direct experience working with or implementing solutions from major technology companies including Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, F5, Amazon (AWS), and Meta platforms
• Background in channel partner management and partner ecosystem development
• Experience with marketing technology stack integration and marketing operations
• Knowledge of incentive compensation design and sales performance management
• Business process automation: Proven experience designing and implementing workflow automation, robotic process automation (RPA), and intelligent document processing solutions
• AI‑driven strategy development: Experience with AI/ML solution architecture, including predictive analytics, recommendation engines, and automated decision‑making systems for business optimization
• Operational efficiency optimization: Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that deliver measurable ROI, cost reduction, and productivity gains

About Reply

Reply specializes in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialized companies supporting global industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services.

Compensation

The base compensation range for this full‑time position is between $130,000 – $180,000 plus benefits. Compensation decisions are supported through market data, where regional variances may exist based on cost of labor. We also take into consideration prior experience, relevant skills, education and/or training, certifications and, as applicable, other required qualifications. If you have questions regarding compensation, the talent acquisition team can provide relevant details during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you need assistance and reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, email us at [e-mail]. Visit our website at www.reply.com to learn more about our open roles.

AI Hiring Process

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.