Overview
Job Summary :
- The Business Solutions Architect for MarketSource / AGS works w / IS Delivery, IS Strategy and Allegis business partners to build a high-level view of their end-to-end business architecture. The role is accountable for architecting and designing comprehensive solutions that meet both regional and in-country business needs. This role is responsible for partnering with key business stakeholders to define strategies and solutions which are aligned with Enterprise Architecture principles and leverage a common solution and services framework.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions :
Collaborates with the Delivery Manager, Enterprise Architecture in defining the business architecture, capability framework, metrics, baseline assessments and future-state visionProvide technical recommendations and trade-offs which address business needs, timeline, and costParticipate in cross-functional, cross-discipline technical teams to enhance / set architectural direction for key business initiatives documentation of systems, architectures, process flows, and value-chainsDefine and document business technology domains via blueprints of the current state, target state, and OpCo / Region roadmaps to guide technology investmentsDrive buy vs. build decisions based on reviewing products and capabilities within the enterprise as well as leading industry technology partners, products, and technologiesReviews technical designs to ensure that they are consistent with defined architecture principles, standards, and best practicesConduct formal assessments and vettings for software products and software toolsDefines and promotes enterprise architecture processes, policies, standards, and procedures to assure compliance with corporate and regulatory policiesReviews, aligns, and drives technology plans with enterprise goals, business plans and business processesEnable the creation of all conceptual and logical models in the organizationAccountable for the availability, stability, scalability, security, and recoverability enabled by the designsEnsure alignment of initiative solutions designs with the architecture, technology and business strategiesManage tradeoffs between speed to market, quality, and financial impactEffectively communicate designs / solutions in multiple forums and to various audiences including technology and business executivesAbility to collaborate with business and technical resources to understand and develop solutions that meet business requirements, translating strategy and objectives when necessaryMaintenance of the Enterprise Architecture Library and management of the development and maintenance of associated artifactsGoverns the introduction of new technologiesDevelop standards, patterns, and best practices for reuse and accelerationMinimum Education and / or Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or 8 years related job experienceExperience aligning IT portfolio to business strategy and capabilitiesExperience in using architecture methodologies such as TOGAF and Zachman.Qualifications
Skills / Abilities :
Positive and proactive leadership style, with strong presence and excellent communication skills at all levels of the organizationInterpreting business needs and applying innovative technology solutionsGovernance and oversight processes for managing alignment of change to strategic goalsTranslating complex concepts into multiple architectural "views" aimed at varying audiencesBroad-based technology knowledge and experience (Hardware, Software, Middleware, Databases)Ability to apply architectural methods to business challengesStrong organizational skills to allow for effective and value-added communication with business and technology personnel Core Competencies :
Build relationshipsDevelop peopleLead changeInspire OthersThink criticallyCommunicate clearlyCreate accountabilityBenefits Overview :
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following :
Medical, dental & visionHospital plans401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Company paid Short and long-term disabilityHealth & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition AssistanceTime Off / Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)Salary Range :
This position is bonus eligible.Salary range is $115,000-$172,400