Business Architect Advisor

FedEx Logistics; Tennessee; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Logistics in Memphis, TN seeks a Business Architect Advisor to lead identification of business value through strategy, analysis, planning and design of manual and automated solutions. Responsibilities include directing work streams, presenting progress to executives, and translating business needs into technology requirements.

Requirements include a 6+ year background in applications development, business analysis or related fields, a bachelor's degree, strong leadership, planning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/equivalent in engineering, business information systems, computer science, or other quantitative discipline.
• Six (6) years of experience with at least four (4) areas: applications development/maintenance, logistics, business analysis, process modeling, data modeling, standards/processes, metrics design/analysis, software design.
• Advanced experience with architecture techniques across various projects and complexities.
• Experience with business capability or enterprise analysis.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, monitors, and directs project work streams and briefing executives on progress.
• Creates plans to measure performance and scorecards with end-user feedback loops.
• Identifies risks and develops contingency plans and mitigations.
• Translates business needs into technology requirements.
• Uses project management to create proposals, plans, budgets, and schedules from concept through post-implementation.
• Leads cross-functional teams and third-party providers in enterprise programs.

Skills

Leadership

Human relations

Systems thinking

Presentation skills

Planning & organizing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree/equivalent in engineering, BIS, CS or quantitative field

Job description

The primary responsibilities of the Business Architect Advisor include consulting and guiding the identification of business value through the holistic conceptualization and refinement of business strategy, analysis, planning, and design of manual and automated solutions.

Essential Functions

• Establishes, monitors, and directs project work streams and provides timely executive management briefings on progress and accomplishments.
• Creates plans to measure performance, produce scorecards, and ensure the use of end-user feedback loops for enhancements.
• Identifies potential risks and develops contingency plans and mitigation solutions.
• Works with minimal management supervision to maintain progress and accomplish project goals.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues to appropriate levels in a timely manner.
• Leads or assists in translating business needs into technology requirements.
• Uses project management practices to create project proposals, plans, budgets, schedules, and financial justifications from concept through post-implementation.
• Analyzes business processes and operational capabilities to recommend strategic and tactical solutions.
• Leads and directs cross-functional, cross-OPCO, and third-party provider representatives in developing enterprise programs and tactics.
• Prepares decision analysis and reports for presentation to all levels of management.
• Develops and manages third-party providers to ensure performance to goals and contractual compliance.
• Ensures all program management objectives are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

Bachelors degree/equivalent in engineering, business information systems, computer science, or other quantitative discipline.

Minimum Experience

Six (6) years of experience with a minimum of four (4) of the following areas: applications development or maintenance, transportation/logistics operations, business analysis, business process modeling, business object or logical data modeling, business and/or it standards/processes, metrics design/analysis, software design. Advanced experience with architecture techniques in a wide range of projects and complexities. Experience working with business capability or enterprise analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Strong leadership skills.

Human relations skills.

Systems/design thinking skills.

Presentation /communication skills.

Planning and organizing abilities.

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams with business area, system architect and developer representation, with the ability to influence others to move toward consensus.

Job Conditions

Some travel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Global clearance experience. Business Architect process and business documentation requirements. Domicile location to be determine. Remote option is available. The posting will close on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

Additional Details:

The desired location for this position is Memphis, TN (MEM) location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week.

For details on our comprehensive benefits

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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