SATIC - Business Architect

Position Overview:

As a Business Architect at the Manager Level within the Africa Tech team you will play a vital role in aligning business strategies with technology solutions. Your expertise will ensure the organization effectively utilizes its technology landscape to achieve strategic goals while fostering an environment of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement. This role emphasizes the importance of leveraging diverse perspectives and AI-assisted tools to drive successful business transformations.

Culture Vision Statement:

Our Africa Tech and Digital team is a dynamic community of self-starters and innovators who embrace change and the constant evolution of technology. We are committed to fostering an environment where curiosity thrives and creativity is celebrated. By leveraging AI-assisted tools and respecting diverse perspectives we drive collaborative success while enhancing our collective knowledge and skills. We believe in the power of technology to transform and improve our processes always seeking to challenge the status quo. Together we work with urgency and empathy united in our mission to create impactful solutions that benefit our firm and our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Process Analysis and Design:

• Analyze create and document current business processes and workflows to identify areas for improvement and optimization in alignment with technology capabilities.

• Develop and design future-state business processes that align with organizational strategy and technological advancements ensuring they are efficient and effective.

2. Alignment of Business and IT Strategies:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business goals and IT initiatives facilitating effective technological solutions that meet business needs.

• Translate business requirements into architectural solutions and technical specifications ensuring clarity and alignment among project teams.

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:

• Engage with various teams including technical architects project managers and business units to gather requirements and articulate business needs clearly.

• Facilitate workshops and discussions with stakeholders to promote collaboration and identify needs challenges and opportunities.

4. Framework Development:

• Develop and maintain frameworks and models that depict the relationship between business processes technology data and organizational structure.

• Define best practices and standards for business architecture incorporating innovative methodologies and AI-assisted tools into the organizations processes.

5. Change Management:

• Support change management initiatives by assessing the impact of technology changes on business processes and ensuring smooth transitions for affected teams.

• Advocate for and facilitate the adoption of new processes and technologies across the organization fostering a culture of agility and responsiveness.

6. Business Requirements Specification:

• Create detailed business requirements documents that serve as the foundation for technology implementation projects ensuring alignment with architectural standards.

• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure that solutions are designed and built according to business needs and objectives.

7. Governance and Compliance:

• Participate in the establishment and enforcement of governance processes related to business architecture and technology initiatives.

• Ensure that business architecture practices adhere to compliance and regulatory requirements contributing to the organizations commitment to integrity.

8. Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Sharing:

• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in business architecture process improvement and digital transformation.

• Identify opportunities for innovation and enhancement in business processes and technology adoption contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Information Technology or equivalent experience.

• Certifications (e.g. Business Architecture Guild Certification TOGAF) would be advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business architecture business analysis or related roles within a complex organizational environment.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of business process modeling and analysis methodologies (e.g. BPMN SIPOC).

• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and their application in aligning business and IT strategies.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging effectively with stakeholders and promoting a culture of empathy.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to assess complex business challenges and propose effective solutions.

• Capable of working collaboratively to achieve common goals within a cross-functional team environment demonstrating urgency and creativity.