Business Architect
(2-year Fixed-term contract)
Location: Farringdon | Portsmouth | Glasgow | Edinburgh
Contract Type: Personal Contract | Fulltime
Perks & Benefits: Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more
Reference: REQ4655
We are looking for…
The Business Architect will shape, plan, and gain budget approval for digital business roadmaps aligned with SGN’s objectives. They will maintain the integrity of the Operating Model, support business changes, and manage senior relationships to ensure IT demands are appropriately shaped and implemented according to SGN procedures and industry best practices.
How you’ll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm…
1. Manage digital business roadmaps and facilitate investment in people, process, and technology changes as required.
2. Leverage previous investments in people, processes, and technology when planning for the future.
3. Ensure investments align with business strategy, meet the needs of our business customers, enable efficient and effective working practices, and deliver value for money.
4. Facilitate experimentation and innovation activities where relevant.
5. Ensure seamless design integration across multiple operating models being developed for different business functions, acting as a central point of contact to ensure consistency, alignment, and a cohesive user experience across all operating model designs.
What you’ll need
We’re looking for a blend of skills and attributes that make you a great fit for this role. If you don’t tick every box, don’t worry – we provide tailored learning and development programs to help you grow and succeed with us.
1. Over 10 years of experience in IT or a business system-related role
2. Understanding of budgetary, procurement, and legal procedures
3. Knowledge of Business Architecture and Business Analysis methods, procedures, standards, and tools
4. Detailed knowledge of the software development and project lifecycle
5. Experience managing stakeholders at all levels
6. Line management, coaching, and mentoring experience
7. Account Management / Relationship Management experience
8. Business consultancy experience (internal or external)
9. High attention to detail
10. Good interpersonal and communication skills
11. Collaborative team player
12. Ability to lead and take control when required
13. Assertive and driven
14. Good at building rapport and influencing at all levels
15. High energy and a desire to succeed
16. Clear presentation and facilitation skills
17. Leadership and influencing ability
18. Confident to challenge and influence at all levels
19. Systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem-solving
20. Ability to transform complex information into clear and concise points
21. Valid driving licence and willingness to travel
Why SGN?
SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.
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