IT Business Architect

Korn Ferry; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 103,320 - 123,984; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an IT Business Architect to develop and maintain strategic business capability maps and optimize organizational processes. You will manage projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and influence business strategy while working in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree, with knowledge of agile methodologies and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in developing and implementing technology governance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and contextualize strategy for operational needs.
• Develop business capability maps and value streams.
• Collaborate with technology teams to understand supported technologies.
• Manage the project lifecycle from problem identification to resolution.

Skills

Strategic analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Agile development methodologies knowledge

Value stream mapping expertise

Relationship-building abilities

Adaptability to challenges

Communication skills

Stakeholder influencing

Experimental mindset

Technology portfolio management experience

Technology governance solutions experience

Six Sigma certification

Project management certification

Excel expertise

Power Point expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Master's Degree Preferred

Job description

Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $90.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Responsible for interpreting and contextualizing strategy for operational needs and business value.
• Develops and maintains specific artifacts such as business capability maps and value streams to help bridge the gap between strategy and execution.
• Drive rationalization for larger/more complex/new systems & applications.
• Works closely with Sr. Directors and Directors of Product Owners, Architects, and business teams to influence roadmaps and how they align to enterprise business capability framework.
• Assess existing business capabilities and processes for opportunities to rationalize and optimize.
• Provides oversight and recommendations for system and application projects in line with organizational goals and business capability domains.
• Recognized as a thought leader within discipline who influences decisions made by senior leadership and advances the craft of business architecture within our organization.
• Adopts and promotes a business capability lens/mindset across Solutions Delivery within Experience and Technology teams to enable the business and IT to better strategize, prioritize and develop solutions to meet business needs and advance the USRM Strategy.
• Collaborates with technology squads/teams and product owners to develop a strong understanding of the technologies and systems they support.
• Work both independently and as part of a team as you manage a portfolio of projects to include those considered complex in nature with function-wide and enterprise impact.
• Provides updates to manager and collaborates with manager regarding highly complex matters requiring escalation.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of the project, from problem identification to research and analysis and resolution and close out.

Skills Required

• Excellent strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies and value stream mapping among other process tools
• Strong ability to understand linkages between strategy and technology and/or integrating technology with business strategy
• Ability to establish and build effective relationships across the organization
• Strong ability to adapt and address unique challenges in a collaborative and creative way
• Ability to exchange ideas and convey complex information clearly and concisely to technical and business leaders
• Ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders
• Strong experimental mindset to drive solutions amongst uncertaintyExperience with Technology Portfolio Management and Governance
• Experience developing and implementing technology governance solutions
• Six Sigma, Agile and/or Project Management certifications preferred
• Expert skills in Excel and Power Point

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent, Master's Degree Preferred
• 8+ years of experience

Title: IT Business Architect

Location: Remote EST

Client Industry: Insurance

Compensation: $75-90/hr

About Korn Ferry: Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Insurance