About the Job
As a Business Architecture Associate Director, you will lead complex transformation engagements, helping clients define and implement future-state operating models, governance frameworks, risk management structures, and enterprise technology strategies. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, driving business transformation initiatives across strategy, operating model design, program governance, digital transformation, PMO modernization, and enterprise architecture. You will leverage your expertise to shape large-scale programs, guide key decisions, and deliver measurable business value. This role requires a strong combination of business architecture, program leadership, stakeholder management, risk management, and transformation delivery experience.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead business architecture and operating model transformation initiatives for complex organizations.
- Define project scope, requirements, business capabilities, governance structures, and target operating models.
- Develop business cases, proof of concepts, strategic roadmaps, and implementation plans.
- Drive enterprise transformation programs from strategy through execution.
- Establish governance frameworks, project controls, risk management processes, and performance measurement structures.
- Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align business objectives, technology capabilities, and transformation priorities.
- Support business process optimization, organizational design, and change management initiatives.
- Lead PMO and program governance activities to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
- Oversee estimation, planning, budget management, resource planning, and delivery assurance activities.
- Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and operational challenges across transformation programs.
- Support business development activities, proposal creation, solution shaping, and client presentations.
- Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 12 years of professional experience in Business Architecture, Strategy & Consulting, Program Management, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, PMO, or Enterprise Transformation.
- Proven experience leading complex transformation programs and strategic initiatives.
- Expertise in Risk Management, Governance, Estimation, Planning, and Business Process Design.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams.
- Experience developing operating models, governance frameworks, and transformation roadmaps.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree or MBA preferred.
- PMP®, PgMP®, PMI-RMP®, PRINCE2®, Agile, Scrum, TOGAF, or equivalent certifications.
- Strong knowledge of PMBOK and project delivery methodologies.
- Experience leading PMO, Project Controls, Program Governance, or Enterprise Transformation initiatives.
- Experience in Infrastructure, Capital Projects, Construction, Utilities, Energy, Real Estate, or Public Sector transformation programs.
- Knowledge of PMIS and enterprise platforms such as Oracle Primavera Unifier, Primavera Cloud, P6, SAP, Power BI, Oracle Fusion, Salesforce, or similar solutions.
- Experience designing target operating models, digital operating models, and governance structures.
- Strong business architecture, strategic planning, and organizational transformation capabilities.
Professional Skills:
- Business Architecture
- Operating Model Design
- Enterprise Transformation
- Program & Project Management
- Risk Management
- Governance & Controls
- PMO Transformation
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Process Optimization
- Digital Transformation
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Design
- Executive Communication
- Change Management
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
Why Join Us?
- We offer a transparent, fast-paced career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues.
- You will benefit from working alongside experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools.
- Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards.
- You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends.
- You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live.
