Lead Business Information Architect

Job Description

The Lead Business Information Architect enables and executes the companys key growth initiatives and ensures the successful go-to-market delivery of cutting-edge solutions that meet market demands. As a trusted representative of the revenue team, the Lead Business Information Architect is responsible for leading initiatives from concept through to successful delivery. This individual will ensure all requirements to fully solve the intended problem are met and all impacts (people, process, and tools) are understood and cared for. The Lead Business Information Architect will build high-trust partnerships with assigned Product and Project Managers to overcome obstacles and collaborate on solutions throughout initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in cross-functional teams and managing complex initiatives. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Facilitate concept exploration, including opportunity and feasibility assessment. Gather and synthesize initiative business requirements, in partnership with Product, and support sessions with Revenue leadership and subject matter experts for business requirement validation. Drive comprehensive end-to-end impact analysis at the beginning of efforts, including people, process, and tools, to ensure all aspects of the change are designed, managed, and prepared for throughout the initiative lifecycle. Provide partnership to the Product and Project Manager to evaluate and define go-to-market requirements, considering all customer and operational considerations from the impact analysis, to launch. Collaborate with the Product and Project Manager to develop an end-to-end plan that delivers an effective solution that meets all go-to-market readiness requirements. Serve as a member of initiative teams. Enable leader decision making throughout assigned initiatives. Represent Revenue and triangulate as necessary with peers, upline leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders on decisions and risk mitigation making sure all stakeholders are in the loop and alignment within the Revenue organization is achieved. Work with Enablement and Product on full-stack go-to-market efforts for external and internal stakeholders, including Sales and Customer Relationship Management. Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization to drive revenue-impacting initiatives through to success. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelors Degree in Business or relevant educational or professional experience Work Experience Typically 8+ years experience in Business Architecture, Business Analysis, Strategic Program Management, Enterprise Transformation efforts, or related experience Licenses and Certifications Lean Six Sigma Certification-IASSC preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong problem-solving skills. Critical thinking, the ability to break complex problems down into component parts and solve issues creatively. Experience planning and deploying business initiatives or participating in enterprise-wide projects. Strong change management experience. Ability to use data to inform decision making. Ability to summarize and present complex topics effectively to a wide audience. Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines, and to maintain effectiveness and professionalism when experiencing change in work tasks and/or the work environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with various levels in an organization. Collaboration skills with the ability to form trusted relationships, including key internal and external partners to achieve common goals. Experience building business cases and assessing return on investment. Experience managing expectations when balancing alternatives against business and financial constraints. Ability to understand business objectives and requirements and convert them into solution designs and/or project plans. Highest level of integrity and discretion in managing of confidential information. Excellent presentation and facilitation skills. Commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Work Environment: Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is 100% in office.