Remote Business Architect

Placements24; Randburg; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development budget

Fully remote position

Career growth in a global consulting

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Business Architect to join a distributed global team. You will design enterprise-level architectures aligned with client objectives and drive operational excellence from anywhere in South Africa.

The role requires deep knowledge of enterprise modeling (TOGAF/ArchiMate), strategic planning, and virtual stakeholder engagement, with leadership of remote teams and architectural initiatives across organizations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in business architecture or strategic planning.
• Experience designing and implementing complex business architectures, preferably in a consulting context.
• Knowledge of TOGAF or ArchiMate and process mapping.
• Strong communication and virtual collaboration skills.

Responsabilités

• Design and document enterprise-level business architectures, including capabilities, processes, organizational structures, and information flows.
• Collaborate with business leaders and IT stakeholders to translate goals into architectural requirements.
• Develop roadmaps for business transformation initiatives aligned with architectural principles.
• Evaluate technologies and solutions supporting the desired architecture.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to gather requirements and build consensus on architectural decisions.
• Ensure architectures are scalable and aligned with long-term objectives.
• Contribute to development and governance of architectural standards.

Connaissances

Enterprise architecture

Strategic planning

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Formation

Master's degree in Business Administration or IT

Description du poste

Our client, a premier management consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Remote Business Architect to join their distributed global team. This position is entirely remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in South Africa . You will be responsible for designing and developing robust business frameworks and solutions that align with our clients' strategic objectives and drive operational excellence. This role requires a deep understanding of enterprise architecture, business process modeling, and strategic planning, coupled with the ability to translate complex business needs into actionable architectural blueprints. As a remote architect, you will collaborate virtually with diverse stakeholders, influencing significant strategic and operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document enterprise-level business architectures, including capabilities, processes, organizational structures, and information flows.
• Collaborate closely with business leaders and IT stakeholders to understand strategic goals and translate them into architectural requirements.
• Develop roadmaps for business transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with architectural principles.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and solutions that support the desired business architecture.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with stakeholders to gather requirements and build consensus on architectural decisions.
• Ensure that architectural designs are scalable, adaptable, and support long-term business objectives.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of architectural standards and governance processes.
• Mentor and guide other architects and business analysts in architectural best practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; PhD or equivalent experience is a plus.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in business architecture, enterprise architecture, or strategic planning roles.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex business architectures, preferably within a consulting context.
• Deep understanding of business modeling techniques (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate), process mapping, and strategic frameworks.
• Exceptional ability to analyze complex business problems and devise innovative architectural solutions.
• Superior communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, particularly in a virtual environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading remote teams and driving architectural initiatives across distributed organizations.
• Strategic thinking and a strong ability to see the big picture while managing intricate details.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive bonus package.
• Full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement contributions.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• The ultimate flexibility of a fully remote position.
• Opportunity to shape major business transformations for leading clients.
• Be part of a globally recognized consultancy with a strong emphasis on remote collaboration and talent development.
• Significant career growth potential in a high-demand field.