Solutions Architect 3 - San Antonio
Location: Peoria, IL or Dallas/Irving TX area - Hybrid-3 x a week
C2C: Yes
Duration: Long Term
Visa: Any
Positions Contributions to Work Group:We are seeking a Senior Business Architect to lead the strategic alignment of business goals, processes, and technology solutions.
This individual will play a key role in mapping capabilities, modeling processes, designing customer journeys, and serving as a bridge between business and IT.
An understanding of the sales and services of large industrial machines business model and its intricacies is essential, alongside a strong background in Business Relationship Management (BRM), TOGAF principles, and enterprise-level architecture.
Typical task breakdown: Capabilities Mapping
Identify, define, and document business capabilities in alignment with organizational strategy.Develop capability heat maps to identify gaps and recommend enhancements.
Process ModelingAnalyze, design, and optimize end-to-end business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate with stakeholders to standardize and document workflows using industry-standard modeling techniques (e.g., BPMN).
Journey MappingLead customer and employee journey mapping initiatives to ensure seamless experiences across all touchpoints.
Identify pain points and opportunities for process improvement.
Strategic Architecture DevelopmentDevelop and maintain business architecture artifacts that align with the enterprise architecture framework.
Work closely with technical architects to ensure business requirements are translated into scalable solutions.
Understanding of strategic mapping process modeling / capabilities to technologies)Leverage deep understanding of process / capabilities modeling to align solutions with sales and aftermarket strategies.
Collaborate with RISST stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Governance and StandardsEnsure architectural standards, best practices, and frameworks (including TOGAF) are consistently applied.
Participate in governance boards to review and approve business architecture changes.
Work environment: Hybrid work environment ( 3x times in office )
Education & Experience Required: Bachelors degree in business, IT, or related field; masters preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in business architecture, process modeling, or related roles.
Required Technical SkillsMinimum of 7 years of experience in business architecture, process modeling, or related roles.
Proven experience with capabilities mapping, process modeling, and journey mapping.
Strong understanding of BRM principles and experience acting as a liaison between business and IT.
TOGAF certification or demonstrated understanding of TOGAF frameworks and methodologies.
Knowledge of the sales and aftermarket processes in large industrial machinery.
Proficiency in business modeling tools (e.g., Visio, ARIS, or similar).
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Communication Skills
Stakeholder Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in translating complex technical concepts into business language.
Negotiation and Facilitation: Ability to facilitate meetings, drive discussions, and build consensus among stakeholders.Presentation Skills: Competency in creating and delivering presentations to different audiences, from technical teams to senior leadership.
Preferred Skills: Experience with agile methodologies and frameworks.
Knowledge of data analytics and reporting tools.
Familiarity with enterprise CRM (Salesforce) and ERP platforms