Business Architect

Job description / Role

Role overview

As a manager - business architect, you will play a pivotal role in defining opportunities that deliver tangible business value. You will lead current state assessments, identify high-level customer requirements, and design business solutions and structures to realize these opportunities. You will also develop business cases to support strategic decision-making and oversee their implementation.

You will act as a subject matter expert, managing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution and alignment with business goals. You will be accountable for team decisions and provide solutions to complex problems that span multiple teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive current state assessments to identify gaps and opportunities aligned with client objectives.
• Define and design business solutions and architectures to support strategic goals and operational improvements.
• Develop detailed business cases outlining benefits, costs, and risks to justify proposed solutions.
• Lead workshops and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Align project goals with business objectives through collaborative stakeholder engagement.
• Provide subject matter expertise in SAP CO product cost controlling, guiding the design and implementation of solutions.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in business model strategy, business case development, business design, and SAP CO overhead cost controlling.
• Manage and mentor team members, enhancing their skills in business architecture and strategic planning.
• Oversee documentation efforts to support project lifecycle activities and ensure effective knowledge transfer.
• Engage with multiple teams to contribute to critical decisions and resolve cross-team challenges.

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 to 12 years of relevant experience in business architecture, ERP implementations, or related roles.
• Expert proficiency in SAP CO product cost controlling is mandatory.
• Advanced knowledge of business model strategy, business case development, business design, and SAP CO overhead cost controlling is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry or large-scale ERP projects is an advantage.

Why join us?

• We offer a transparent, fast paced approach to career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues.
• You will benefit from working alongside experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools.
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards.
• You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends.
• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live.

About us

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

We see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best workplaces.

Join us to work at the heart of change.

Equal employment opportunity statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.