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Lead Business Architect Senior Manager

WHO WE ARE

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry. Our modern SaaS platform enables insurers to run agile cloud-based operations and deliver better customer experiences.

Duck Creek is a flexible-first company offering employees autonomy in how they manage their work. As part of our Flying Together approach we are thoughtfully increasing opportunities for in-person collaboration by focusing on hiring in designated locations. This role is aligned to a specific location and youll partner with your leader to participate in meaningful in-person moments that support team connection and collaboration.

ABOUT VISTA

Duck Creek Technologies is a portfolio company of Vista Equity Partners a global investment firm that partners with mission-critical enterprise software and technology-enabled businesses to drive growth and operational excellence. As part of a Vista portfolio company youll work in an environment backed by deep expertise long-term investment and a strong commitment to building market-leading businesses and meaningful careers.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lead Business Architect is responsible for understanding the companys business strategy operating vision business imperatives and capabilities and how they affect technology imperatives. The Lead Business Architect is recognized by the project team and customer as the expert on business architecture and serves as the point of escalation for architecture related activities and is the escalation point for the Customer. The role is expected to work across multiple complex projects simultaneously.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Responsible for understanding the companys business strategy operating vision business imperatives and capabilities and how they affect technology imperatives

• Understands the key challenges that sponsor and key stakeholders face

• Defines and maps business capabilities; Assesses capability maturity and Identifies capability gaps

• Assists in Designing target operating models (TOM)

• Analyzes end-to-end business processes and standardizes processes

• Improves operational efficiency by removing redundancies and bottlenecks

• Supports automation initiatives

• Recognized by the project team and customer as the expert on business architecture

• Serves as the point of escalation for architecture related activities and for the Customer

• Collaborates with other architects defines opportunities to create business value for the client and define the specific business solutions and structures needed to realize these opportunities and also defines how the proposed solutions will fit into the overall enterprise architecture

• Assists in defining the performance goals metrics and key milestones for the proposed solutions

• Reviews prototypes enterprise blueprints and the scope of the initiatives to meet the business imperatives

• Contributes IP back to practice

• Works across multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Performs other related duties and activities as required

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHAT YOUVE DONE

• Bachelors degree required or higher education level or foreign equivalent preferably in computer science

• Minimum of 12 years professional experience preferably in implementing software applications

• At least 12 years experience implementing P&C insurance software applications

• At least 12 years experience Solutions and SQL and relational database design

Specialized Knowledge Skills and/or Abilities:

• Experience with systems integration (Policy Billing Claims Reinsurance Third-Party systems)

• Experience/knowledge of P&C Insurance software applications

• Experience/knowledge of software development life cycle for P&C insurance

• Experience implementing Duck Creek solutions required

Other Requirements:

• Travel: 50-75%

• Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in the country of the job location.

• Physical: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met

CORE COMPETENCIES

Our team is built on strong core values that guide how we work and grow together. We prioritize clear and thoughtful communication fostering open collaboration across diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals. We approach challenges with curiosity and critical thinking seeking creative solutions while remaining adaptable in a fast-changing environment. We take accountability for our work and outcomes holding ourselves to high standards of integrity and professionalism. Above all we are committed to doing the right thingtreating others with respect embracing continuous learning and engaging inclusively across cultures and backgrounds.

LEARN MORE

- Company Website Transforming Insurance with Duck Creeks SaaS Solutions
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LOCATION & WAYS OF WORKING

Duck Creek is a flexible-first company offering employees autonomy in how they manage their day-to-day work. As part of our Flying Together approach we are thoughtfully increasing opportunities for in-person collaboration by focusing on hiring in designated locations.

This role is aligned to a specific location and you are expected to reside within reasonable proximity to that location. You will partner with your leader to participate in meaningful in-person moments that support team connection collaboration and business priorities.

At the start of your employment your work may be performed remotely subject to business needs and company guidelines. As our Flying Together approach continues to evolve you may be expected to transition to a hybrid work arrangement including working from a designated office location on a schedule determined by your leader and organizational needs.

The Company reserves the right to modify your work arrangement including location expectations and in-person requirements based on business needs organizational policy or regulatory considerations.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Our global team values the unique perspectives each employee brings. Our success is driven by an inclusive culture where everyone can learn from one another regardless of role or background. This collaborative approach helps us continuously improve our products services and systems.

Duck Creek is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants with decisions based on skills experience and achievementswithout regard to any protected status.

We strive to lead by example in inclusion diversity and equity creating an environment where employees can be their authentic selves. Our values guide us: We Prioritize Respect We Listen We Care We Add Value and We Lead.

To learn more: STATEMENT

To ensure an equitable and consistent process candidates are expected to complete all interviews based on their own knowledge and experience. The use of AI tools during interviews is not permitted.

PRIVACY NOTICE

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NOTICE

Duck Creek Technologies does not accept agency resumes.

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