Principal Business Architect
About the Position
As a Principal Business Architect, you will lead the strategic application of business architecture across the enterprise, shaping transformation programs and aligning architecture with organizational goals. You will mentor others, establish governance structures, and drive innovation in architectural practices. This role demands a visionary thinker who can influence senior stakeholders, guide multidisciplinary teams, and embed architectural integrity into decision-making processes.
Responsibilities
- Defining and evolving the enterprise business architecture strategy.
- Leading business architecture efforts for large-scale transformation programs.
- Mentoring and developing business architecture talent.
- Establishing governance structures and ensuring compliance with standards.
- Facilitating enterprise-level collaboration and strategic alignment.
- Driving innovation in problem-solving and architectural methodologies.
- Advising senior leadership and shaping strategic partnerships.
- Championing a culture of architectural thinking and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Solid background in Business Architecture, with practical experience shaping business solutions as a Business Architect, ideally in financial services.
- Experience in defining principles, standards, and roadmaps.
- Experience using enterprise architecture tooling (Ardoq preferred) to provide business architecture insights.
- Experience working with engineering teams and business partners to implement architecture strategies.
- Experience in business architecture approaches, ideally with knowledge of BizBOK.
- Proven ability to guide teams through ambiguity and transformation.
- Proficiency in using ArchiMate or other modeling techniques for business strategy and motivation (exposure to technology and application layers is desirable).
- Deep understanding of operating models, strategic planning, and organizational design.
- Advanced capability in business capability management, value stream mapping, and strategic portfolio alignment.
- Strong English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in remote, cross-cultural teams.
Nice to Have
- TOGAF Practitioner and/or CBA Level 1 certification (or equivalent practical experience in enterprise architecture and business analysis).
