Business Architect

Business Architect
American Public University System

The Business Architect will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business strategy and technology execution. This individual will collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to define business capabilities, design end-to-end business solutions, and ensure alignment with corporate goals. The Business Architect will also be instrumental in driving enterprise-wide initiatives that optimize processes, enhance customer experiences, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

The Business Architect will report to the Vice President, Chief of Staff.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning:

• Partner with executive leadership to define and document the business's strategic objectives, value streams, and capabilities.
• Translate business strategies into actionable architecture roadmaps and frameworks.

2. Capability Mapping and Development:

• Analyze and map current business capabilities to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Design future-state business models and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.

3. Solution Design:

• Collaborate with technology teams to design solutions that meet business requirements while adhering to architectural principles.
• Ensure proposed solutions align with organizational goals and deliver maximum value.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions to gather business requirements and validate solutions.
  

5. Governance and Compliance:

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks to ensure business architecture aligns with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of implemented business solutions.
  

6. Continuous Improvement:

• Drive innovation by identifying and championing opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and best practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business architecture, enterprise architecture, or a related field.
• Proven track record of leading complex business transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record directly managing business initiates with P&L responsibilities.
• Experience working with outside of the US markets mainly Latam and Asia.
• Experience working with low cost solutions and external vendors to help us reduce our IT costs

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and tactically.
• Proficient in business modeling tools and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BPMN, ArchiMate).
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
  

Technical Knowledge:

• Familiarity with enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and emerging technologies.
• Understanding of data analytics and its application in driving business decisions.
• Experience implementing and managing BOT, RPA and dialer technologies.
• Experience implementing and managing international payment gateways and online ecommerce environments.
  

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

About Us:

American Public University System (APUS) is an Online University based in Charles Town, WV. Our University has over 100,000 students. Our emphasis is educating our nation's military and public services communities with quality and affordable education. APUS provides partnership and commitment in helping students realize the dream of a higher education and the opportunities that brings.

It is the policy of American Public University System (APUS) to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. American Public University System (APUS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

If you are a resident of a state with designated pay transparency requirements and this role is available remotely, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request. Please send an email to recruiting@apei.com