Senior Business Architect - #2119720

Senior Business Architect

This Senior Business Architect role focuses on supporting the not-for-profit sector by aligning technology strategies with business needs. You'll play a key part in shaping organisational efficiency and delivering impactful solutions.

Client Details

Senior Business Architect

A not-for-profit organisation based in London.

Description

Senior Business Architect

The Business Architecture Practice is being created to provide architectural leadership across process, people, technology, data and information domains.

The key responsibilities are as follows:

• Lead and develop a team of Business Architects, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture and supporting professional growth.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to establish, develop and continuously improve the Business Architecture practice.
• Define and implement architecture standards, methodologies, frameworks and governance processes.
• Develop and maintain current-state and future-state business architecture models to support strategic decision-making.
• Create and embed business architecture artefacts, including business capabilities, customer journeys, service patterns and operating model blueprints.
• Provide architectural leadership and assurance across a portfolio of transformation and change initiatives.
• Work closely with Business Analysts, Service Designers, Programme Managers and Technology teams to design effective business solutions.
• Ensure transformation initiatives align with organisational strategy, target operating models and desired business outcomes.
• Manage relationships with external partners and consultancies, ensuring quality delivery and value for investment.
• Influence senior leaders and stakeholders by translating complex business challenges into clear, actionable recommendations and architectural roadmaps.

Profile

Senior Business Architect

A successful Senior Business Architect should have:

• Strong senior-level experience in Business Architecture within large, complex organisations.
• Demonstrable experience developing, implementing and continuously improving Business Architecture practices, standards and frameworks.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience building and developing high-performing teams. Experience establishing a new capability would be highly advantageous.
• Experience managing and leveraging external consulting or professional services partners to deliver business outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• A strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach.
• Experience within a regulated environment is advantageous but not essential.

Job Offer

Senior Business Architect

• Competitive salary of £75,000 to £85,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position in the not-for-profit sector.
• Standard benefits package.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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