SATIC - Business Architect (Manager)

Pwc Careers Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global firm as a Business Architect in Johannesburg, where you'll leverage technology to drive business innovation. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance processes, ensure alignment between business and IT strategies, and advocate for change management initiatives. Your role will be pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and utilizing AI-assisted tools to transform business operations effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in business architecture or related roles.
• Strong understanding of business process modeling and analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document current business processes for improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align business goals with IT initiatives.

Skills

Business Process Modeling

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

BPMN

SIPOC

TOGAF

Job description

South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is the latest part of PwC, a global brand delivering services for the biggest clients in the world. PwC leads the way in human led, technology enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make it fit for the future.

We are looking for candidates who bring in-depth market experience, who see technology as a way to enable and drive human innovation and who want to be a part of a community of solvers, to tackle the biggest challenges in society.

If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you. By choosing to join SATIC, you are choosing to work with teams all over the world, harnessing the power of world leading tech and making a difference to real people’s lives.

Requirements:

Qualifications / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Certifications (e.g., Business Architecture Guild Certification, TOGAF) would be advantageous.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business architecture, business analysis, or related roles within a complex organizational environment.
• Strong understanding of business process modeling and analysis methodologies (e.g., BPMN, SIPOC).
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and their application in aligning business and IT strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging effectively with stakeholders and promoting a culture of empathy.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to assess complex business challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Capable of working collaboratively to achieve common goals within a cross-functional team environment, demonstrating urgency and creativity.

Responsibilities:

Business Process Analysis and Design:

• Analyze, create and document current business processes and workflows to identify areas for improvement and optimization in alignment with technology capabilities.
• Develop and design future-state business processes that align with organizational strategy and technological advancements, ensuring they are efficient and effective.

Alignment of Business and IT Strategies:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business goals and IT initiatives, facilitating effective technological solutions that meet business needs.
• Translate business requirements into architectural solutions and technical specifications, ensuring clarity and alignment among project teams.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:

• Engage with various teams, including technical architects, project managers, and business units, to gather requirements and articulate business needs clearly.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with stakeholders to promote collaboration and identify needs, challenges, and opportunities.

Framework Development:

• Develop and maintain frameworks and models that depict the relationship between business processes, technology, data, and organizational structure.
• Define best practices and standards for business architecture, incorporating innovative methodologies and AI-assisted tools into the organization’s processes.

Change Management:

• Support change management initiatives by assessing the impact of technology changes on business processes and ensuring smooth transitions for affected teams.
• Advocate for and facilitate the adoption of new processes and technologies across the organization, fostering a culture of agility and responsiveness.

Business Requirements Specification:

• Create detailed business requirements documents that serve as the foundation for technology implementation projects, ensuring alignment with architectural standards.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure that solutions are designed and built according to business needs and objectives.

Governance and Compliance:

• Participate in the establishment and enforcement of governance processes related to business architecture and technology initiatives.
• Ensure that business architecture practices adhere to compliance and regulatory requirements, contributing to the organization’s commitment to integrity.

Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Sharing:

• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in business architecture, process improvement, and digital transformation.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and enhancement in business processes and technology adoption, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Role overview:

As a Business Architect at the Manager Level within the Africa Tech team, you will play a vital role in aligning business strategies with technology solutions. Your expertise will ensure the organization effectively utilizes its technology landscape to achieve strategic goals while fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role emphasizes the importance of leveraging diverse perspectives and AI-assisted tools to drive successful business transformations.