Saxon Global
Sr Enterprise Business Architect
Saxon Global, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Role - Sr Enterprise Business Architect
Rate - $80/hr On C2C
Work Auth - All Except H1B
Client - Chicago Public Schools
Location- Hybrid role for Chicago (It is best if they are local to Chicago)
JOB DESCRIPTION
High-level Position ObjectivesHelp ITS and customers define product vision(s) and roadmap by leveraging your in-depth industry knowledge, interpretation of business challenges, understanding of key stakeholder needs, and deep technology expertisFulfill the vision by leading and directing the business solution design practices for analysis, new business capabilities, and enterprise capabilities. Knowledge and Responsibilities: Use EA best practices (TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, PMI) toCollaborate with the CPS Leaders on Process and Product Management to align with District Business and IT Strategies for products and services, develop a supporting business and technical roadmap and establish a plan for communicating this vision/roadmap to internal and external clientsCommunicate complex concepts through storyboards, prototypes and other interactive design techniques and recommend user-centric solutions; including presenting, pitching and convincing others to accept alternative approaches to the problem/solution paradigm.Create a framework and best practices for developing user/business centric solution recommendations and proposals.In some cases, serve as a Product Owner to ensure accurate interpretation of these needs throughout the development lifecycle.Lead the effort to develop strategy plans; Identify and understand stakeholder needs.Assess existing systems support for the business needs.Work with the appropriate business and IT associates to find the best solutions (across technology and process) and with the functional leads to ensure business processes make the most efficient and effective use of the technology deployed.Develop business objectives, delivery best practices and solution goals.Work with the functional leads to specify in detail how the service will be delivered, roles and responsibilities, effort, and how to measure success of the service and its contribution to supporting the business as part of translating the Business Architecture into an implementation roadmap.Work seamlessly across regions and functions, forming, evolving, and disbanding virtual teams; including establishment of governance structures as appropriate to achieve the objectives.Fosters a positive and engaged work environment. * Maintain regular and predictable attendance.Establish enterprise processes, monitor, and control compliance Requirements: * 10+ plus years of progressive professional experience evaluating, delivering, and/or managing complex development and/or process improvement projects in a global environment.Qualifications
10+ years business and technical experience.Highly advanced ability to solve unique and complex problems that have a potentially broad impact on the District. Must be a proven, innovative thinker.Advanced knowledge of the Educational environment.Highly advanced facilitation skills with the ability to lead and influence virtual teams to desired outcomes and obtain buy-in from senior leadership on deliverables.Strong capability to facilitate strategic road-mapping sessions and proven experience developing multi-year business and technology roadmaps.Experience in Archimate, or UML modeling standardsExceptional ability to challenge the status quo in a facilitative and collaborative way.Competent in Business Domain Analysis, Business Architecture Development and Business Process Modeling (TOGAF).Highly advanced persuasion skills when working with internal partners and external providers to resolve issues/problems.Highly advanced project management skills. Demonstrates ability to evaluate project objectives and scope feasibility, gain understanding, schedule resources, and manage budget to plan.Exceptional oral and written communication skills including presentation skills, demonstrating the ability to convey information in a way that is meaningful and well received by stakeholders and team members.Highly advanced ability to adapt new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions.Expert skills in managing multiple projects and/or sub-teams simultaneously.Highly advanced ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.Expert ability to work well within and provide leadership to business and technical teams.Expert ability to foster a teamwork and customer service focused environment. * Expert ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional and technical disciplines.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Preferred: * 10+ years professional experience in information technology.TOGAF, and COBIT or ITIL IntermediateProficient in software development practicesConsulting experienceDegree Preference: Computer Science, Economics, Business, or Accounting
Rate - $80/hr On C2C
Work Auth - All Except H1B
Client - Chicago Public Schools
Location- Hybrid role for Chicago (It is best if they are local to Chicago)
JOB DESCRIPTION
High-level Position ObjectivesHelp ITS and customers define product vision(s) and roadmap by leveraging your in-depth industry knowledge, interpretation of business challenges, understanding of key stakeholder needs, and deep technology expertisFulfill the vision by leading and directing the business solution design practices for analysis, new business capabilities, and enterprise capabilities. Knowledge and Responsibilities: Use EA best practices (TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, PMI) toCollaborate with the CPS Leaders on Process and Product Management to align with District Business and IT Strategies for products and services, develop a supporting business and technical roadmap and establish a plan for communicating this vision/roadmap to internal and external clientsCommunicate complex concepts through storyboards, prototypes and other interactive design techniques and recommend user-centric solutions; including presenting, pitching and convincing others to accept alternative approaches to the problem/solution paradigm.Create a framework and best practices for developing user/business centric solution recommendations and proposals.In some cases, serve as a Product Owner to ensure accurate interpretation of these needs throughout the development lifecycle.Lead the effort to develop strategy plans; Identify and understand stakeholder needs.Assess existing systems support for the business needs.Work with the appropriate business and IT associates to find the best solutions (across technology and process) and with the functional leads to ensure business processes make the most efficient and effective use of the technology deployed.Develop business objectives, delivery best practices and solution goals.Work with the functional leads to specify in detail how the service will be delivered, roles and responsibilities, effort, and how to measure success of the service and its contribution to supporting the business as part of translating the Business Architecture into an implementation roadmap.Work seamlessly across regions and functions, forming, evolving, and disbanding virtual teams; including establishment of governance structures as appropriate to achieve the objectives.Fosters a positive and engaged work environment. * Maintain regular and predictable attendance.Establish enterprise processes, monitor, and control compliance Requirements: * 10+ plus years of progressive professional experience evaluating, delivering, and/or managing complex development and/or process improvement projects in a global environment.Qualifications
10+ years business and technical experience.Highly advanced ability to solve unique and complex problems that have a potentially broad impact on the District. Must be a proven, innovative thinker.Advanced knowledge of the Educational environment.Highly advanced facilitation skills with the ability to lead and influence virtual teams to desired outcomes and obtain buy-in from senior leadership on deliverables.Strong capability to facilitate strategic road-mapping sessions and proven experience developing multi-year business and technology roadmaps.Experience in Archimate, or UML modeling standardsExceptional ability to challenge the status quo in a facilitative and collaborative way.Competent in Business Domain Analysis, Business Architecture Development and Business Process Modeling (TOGAF).Highly advanced persuasion skills when working with internal partners and external providers to resolve issues/problems.Highly advanced project management skills. Demonstrates ability to evaluate project objectives and scope feasibility, gain understanding, schedule resources, and manage budget to plan.Exceptional oral and written communication skills including presentation skills, demonstrating the ability to convey information in a way that is meaningful and well received by stakeholders and team members.Highly advanced ability to adapt new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions.Expert skills in managing multiple projects and/or sub-teams simultaneously.Highly advanced ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.Expert ability to work well within and provide leadership to business and technical teams.Expert ability to foster a teamwork and customer service focused environment. * Expert ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional and technical disciplines.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Preferred: * 10+ years professional experience in information technology.TOGAF, and COBIT or ITIL IntermediateProficient in software development practicesConsulting experienceDegree Preference: Computer Science, Economics, Business, or Accounting