IT Business Architect

ESRI
$81,120-$166,400 USD
life insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, Redlands
380 New York Street (Show on map)
Nov 26, 2024
Overview Interpret and contextualize business strategy for operational needs and help bridge gaps between strategy and execution. You will work collaboratively with business process analysts, technical architects, and other subject matter experts in various business functions across the company to define and assist with implementation of practical solutions. You will be responsible for developing specific artifacts such as business capability maps and value streams while helping to streamline and rationalize processes, tools, and technology. Our ideal candidate is business outcome driven, results oriented, and able to think strategically for long-term success yet can identify and help implement short-term solutions that deliver business value. Responsibilities Under the guidance of senior business architects, work with colleagues to elicit and understand business goals, strategies, and objectives Understand business capabilities that are required for the attainment of current and future business goals using structured business architecture approaches and methodologies Assist senior business architects in maturing our enterprise architecture Create and maintain artifacts including but not limited to capability models, value stream maps, business processes, and technology inventories Assist with assessments of current state maturity of business capabilities; develop and maintain current state heatmaps and roadmaps to close gaps and get to future state Assist in the development of practical, actionable recommendations and solutions clearly and concisely for non-technical audiences ensuring solutions meet business needs and enables strategies Anticipate emerging business and technology trends and partner with senior business architects and colleagues to recommend solutions and improvements Requirements 5 years of experience in business and/or enterprise architecture Broad, enterprise-wide view of the business and appreciation for strategy, processes, capabilities, enabling technologies, and governance Curiosity and desire to learn and utilize enterprise architecture frameworks, processes, methodologies, and tools Ability to apply architectural principles to business solutions, visualize and create models that can be used to explain abstract concepts in simple terms, and mature the business architecture practice Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with the ability to translate information in simple and effective terms at all levels of the organization Team player able to work effectively at all levels of an organization with the ability to influence others to move toward consensus Bachelor's in a related field Recommended Qualifications Previous experience as a solutions architect, business analyst (technology agnostic) and/or continuous process improvement specialist Proficiency and/or certifications in TOGAF, ArchiMate, BPM Experience modeling business processes using a variety of tools and techniques Experience with ServiceNow ITOM and CSDM Master's in business or a related field #LI-TM1 #LI-Hybrid Total Rewards Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is $81,120 — $166,400 USD The Company At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here. If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply! Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. 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