Business Architect (all genders) - #2174224

Who we are

We are an internationally renowned consulting firm and leading experts in Enterprise Architecture Management. When it comes to EA matters, we are the go-to partner for more than 65 organizations from across all industries including retail, media and entertainment, financial services, insurance, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, mechanical engineering, travel and tourism, energy and government and public services. Our clients range from listed corporations to medium-sized businesses and federal government agencies

What you will be doing

You will be advising and supporting our clients as a Business Architect, and helping to establish, develop, and maintain our clients‘ Enterprise Architecture practice (focusing on Business Architecture). As part of the role you will be:

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  Documenting and analyzing the current state business architecture (e.g., value streams and business capabilities)
  
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  Validating and operationalizing the business strategy
  
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  Designing and analyzing business models
  
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  Developing business capability and value stream maps
  
• Capability assessment and planning
  
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  Developing blueprints and roadmaps for the future state business architecture
  
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  Supporting and advising on transformation projects
  
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  Developing solution architectures at the business level
  
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  Establishing Business Architecture practices
  
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  Reviewing and advancing Business Architecture practices
  

What we expect from you

We expect you to meet the following skills, experiences, and academic requirements:

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  Degree in business information systems, business economics/business administration or a related discipline
  
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  Senior level experience with solid background in business planning/strategy development, business process management/organization, or business architecture management
  
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  Hands-on experience of working with fundamental business architecture frameworks and methodologies such as BIZBOK, BMC, BPMN
  
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  Business domain knowledge and ideally industry knowledge
  
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  Broad knowledge of IT basics
  
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  Strong project management skills
  
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  Strong abstract and structured thinking skills and ability to look at the big picture
  
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  Strong willingness to learn
  
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  Driven by goals and results
  
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  Excellent interpersonal and verbal as well as written communication skills in English and German (proficiency in a third language is a plus)
  
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  Ability to interact with management at all levels
  

What you can expect from us

You will benefit from our unique position in the market and work in one of the most promising areas of strategic management. Focus wholeheartedly on challenging EA topics and evolve into a world-leading expert. In addition to that, you can expect the following benefits:

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  Competitive salary above market rate
  
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  Modern equipment
  
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  Smartphone of your choice (or BYOD)
  
• Flexible working from home
  
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  You will be spending no more than 80% of your time on client projects
  
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  Compare notes at all time with a mentor allocated to you
  
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  Regular development opportunities
  
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  Opportunity to join the partner program (optional)
  
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  Opportunity to join the doctoral program (optional)