Business Architect

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Business Architect to play a key role in developing and implementing a robust business architecture framework. This long-term contract position requires someone who excels at identifying opportunities for improvement, optimizing processes, and aligning them with organizational goals. Based in Auburn, Maine, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact on business operations and strategic alignment.

Responsibilities:

• Define and document core business capabilities, processes, and information flows to establish a baseline for the current business architecture.

• Develop detailed maps of business units, outlining their functions and interdependencies.

• Conduct analyses to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats within various business units.

• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to gather insights and uncover potential areas for improvement.

• Use data analytics to identify trends and hidden opportunities within the organization.

• Evaluate existing metrics and KPIs to ensure alignment with business objectives and meaningful performance insights.

• Perform value stream analysis to locate inefficiencies and bottlenecks in processes.

• Implement Lean methodologies to identify and eliminate waste in workflows.

• Develop a comprehensive target operating model that aligns processes and systems with strategic goals.

• Create and execute change management plans to support transitions and ensure stakeholder buy-in.• Proven expertise in business analysis, process optimization, and change management.

• Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making.

• Proficiency in using data analytics tools to uncover trends and insights.

• Familiarity with Lean methodologies for process improvement.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for engaging with stakeholders.

• Ability to design and implement metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.

• Experience in developing operating models and aligning systems with strategic objectives.

• Knowledge of benchmarking practices to compare performance against industry standards.