Business Architect

IQUASAR LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IQUASAR LLC is looking for an experienced Business Architect in Washington, DC. You will drive alignment of business goals and PLM technology solutions, acting as a strategic advisor between business and IT. Responsibilities include guiding PLM processes, partnering with stakeholders, and facilitating assessments. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in business architecture, and experience with PLM systems like Siemens Teamcenter and PTC Windchill. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and knowledge of industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in business architecture or enterprise architecture.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience with PLM systems.
• Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain business architecture frameworks aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Guide design and optimization of end-to-end PLM processes.
• Collaborate with IT architects to ensure PLM systems support business needs.

Skills

Business architecture

PLM systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Information Systems or related field

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

PTC Windchill

Dassault ENOVIA

SAP PLM

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Business Architect with a strong background in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to drive enterprise-wide alignment of business goals, strategies, and processes with PLM technology solutions. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic advisor, bridging the gap between business and IT to ensure optimal implementation and integration of PLM systems across product development, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain business architecture frameworks aligned with enterprise strategy and PLM initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to understand current-state processes and define future-state operating models.
• Translate strategic business objectives into executable PLM roadmaps and capabilities.
• Guide the design and optimization of end-to-end PLM processes (e.g., product development, change management, BOM management, CAD data management).
• Collaborate with IT architects and solution teams to ensure PLM systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault ENOVIA) support business needs.
• Analyse and model business processes, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for digital transformation.
• Facilitate business capability assessments and maturity modelling across departments.
• Serve as a key liaison in cross-functional initiatives involving product data, compliance, and lifecycle governance.
• Support change management and training initiatives to ensure adoption of PLM-related process changes.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices, regulations, and trends in PLM and business architecture.
• Support test strategy development to ensure alignment with business processes and user requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5 +years of experience in business architecture, enterprise architecture, or business process consulting.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience with PLM systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault ENOVIA, SAP PLM).
• Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Strong knowledge of product development lifecycle and related business processes.
• Experience mapping business capabilities and aligning them with IT systems.
• Proven ability to drive cross‑functional collaboration between business and technical teams.
• Familiarity with business architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BIZBOK).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, High‑Tech, Consumer Goods, or Industrial Equipment.
• Certifications in Business Architecture (e.g., CBA), PLM platforms, or TOGAF.
• Working knowledge of digital twin, model‑based systems engineering (MBSE), or digital thread concepts.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in PLM (e.g., FDA, ISO standards).
• Experience in Agile methodology, Feature and Story refinement and documentation.
• SAFe ProductOwner/Product Manager certification (SAFe POPM).

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