Business Architect

at  Arthur Grand Technologies Inc

Arthur Grand Technologies is currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Business Architect – Senior for one of our clients.
Job Title: Business Architect - Senior
Location: Toronto , Ontario (Hybrid)
Duration: Long Term Contract

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE - 30%:

• Knowledge of information technology systems and infrastructure, with the ability to integrate IT solutions to address business needs.
• Understanding of data modeling principles and techniques, including entity-relationship diagrams (ERDs) and data flow diagrams.
• Experience in change management processes and practices, including strategies for overcoming resistance to change and driving adoption of new technologies and processes.
• Awareness of emerging technologies and trends in the IT industry like Cloud technologies, with the ability to assess their potential impact on business architecture and strategy.
• Experience in supporting business transformation initiatives by designing target operating models, defining transition states, and developing implementation roadmaps.
• Knowledge of architectural governance principles and practices, including ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.

BUSINESS ARCHITECT EXPERIENCE - 40%:

• Proficiency in frameworks such as the Zachman Framework, TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), or other relevant frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables and artifacts, such as models, adhering to Enterprise Architecture processes and practice.
• Hands-on Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables, such as architectural blueprints, roadmaps, and solution architectures.
• Awareness of information security principles and best practices, including security architecture and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders across different business units and levels.
• Experience in effectively managing stakeholders, including facilitating workshops, conducting interviews, and building consensus among diverse groups.
• Experience in supporting business transformation initiatives by designing target operating models, defining transition states, and developing implementation roadmaps.
• Experience in developing detailed implementation plans that outline the steps, resources, and timelines required to execute business architecture initiatives effectively.
   

• Develop enterprise architecture deliverables and artifacts in alignment with Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practices.
• Utilize frameworks such as the Zachman Framework to design business, information, application, technology, and security architectures.
• Analyze information relevant to business architecture and conduct focus group workshops with stakeholders.
• Model business processes and capabilities at the enterprise and core business levels, including capability models and architectural solutions.
• Provide project management for large-scale, complex, and high-profile IT initiatives, ensuring adherence to standard methodologies.
• Ensure project deliverables meet clients’ business requirements, budget, and timelines, while maintaining compliance with OPS project management frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and analyze business requirements, integrating IT-enabled opportunities to address business needs.
• Facilitate communication, negotiation, and consensus-building among diverse stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and issues throughout project lifecycles.
• Overcome resistance to change and capitalize on supportive forces at all project stages.