Business Architect

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse client challenges

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent management consulting firm to hire a strategic Business Architect in Mahikeng, North West. The role bridges business strategy and technology, defining the organization’s business architecture, capabilities, value streams, processes and structure.

You will collaborate with business leaders and IT professionals to ensure initiatives are well-defined, aligned with goals, and supported by technology solutions in a dynamic client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience in consulting or client-facing roles is a plus.
• Familiarity with Business Architecture Guild standards and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate the business architecture, including capabilities, processes, and value streams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document business requirements and strategic objectives.
• Translate business strategies into actionable architectural plans and roadmaps.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Ensure alignment between business strategy, IT strategy, and enterprise architecture.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions with business and IT stakeholders.
• Define KPIs and metrics to measure business effectiveness.
• Support the development of business cases for new initiatives.
• Communicate architectural designs and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in business architecture and strategy.

Skills

Business architecture

Strategy analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Process modeling

Value stream analysis

Requirements gathering

Facilitation

Enterprise architecture concepts

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree

CBAP certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent management consulting firm, is seeking a strategic Business Architect to join their team in Mahikeng, North West . This hybrid role offers flexibility, allowing for remote work alongside necessary in-office collaboration. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between business strategy and technology implementation. Your primary responsibility will be to define and communicate the organization's business architecture, including its capabilities, value streams, processes, and organizational structure. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, coupled with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. You will work closely with business leaders and IT professionals to ensure that business initiatives are well-defined, aligned with strategic goals, and effectively supported by technology solutions. This is a unique opportunity to influence business transformation and drive strategic alignment within a dynamic consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate the business architecture, including capabilities, processes, and value streams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document business requirements and strategic objectives.
• Translate business strategies into actionable architectural plans and roadmaps.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Ensure alignment between business strategy, IT strategy, and enterprise architecture.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions with business and IT stakeholders.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure business effectiveness.
• Support the development of business cases for new initiatives.
• Communicate architectural designs and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in business architecture and strategy.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Business Architect, Business Analyst, or in a related strategic role.
• Strong understanding of business architecture principles, frameworks (e.g., Business Architecture Guild standards), and methodologies.
• Experience in process modeling, capability mapping, and value stream analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in requirements gathering and documentation.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture concepts and practices.
• Experience in consulting or a client-facing role is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Business Architect) are desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to drive significant business transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to diverse client challenges and industries.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.