Business Architect

IQUASAR LLC

Washington, DC(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Best Practices, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Analysis, Business Architecture, Business Model, Business Processes, Business Strategy, Business Support, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capability Maturity Model (CMM), Change Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Documentation, ENOVIA, Enterprise Architecture, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Federal Laws and Regulations, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Information Architecture, Information Technology & Information Systems, Manufacturing, Medical Genetics, Process Modeling, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, SAP PLM, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, TOGAF - The Open Group Architecture Framework, Teamcenter, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Strategy, Vehicle Driving, Windchill PLM Software
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
30+ days ago
We are seeking an experienced Business Architect with a strong background in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to drive enterprise-wide alignment of business goals, strategies, and processes with PLM technology solutions. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic advisor, bridging the gap between business and IT to ensure optimal implementation and integration of PLM systems across product development, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Define and maintain business architecture frameworks aligned with enterprise strategy and PLM initiatives.
  • Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to understand current-state processes and define future-state operating models.
  • Translate strategic business objectives into executable PLM roadmaps and capabilities.
  • Guide the design and optimization of end-to-end PLM processes (e.g., product development, change management, BOM management, CAD data management).
  • Collaborate with IT architects and solution teams to ensure PLM systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault ENOVIA) support business needs.
  •  Analyse and model business processes, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for digital transformation.
  • Facilitate business capability assessments and maturity modelling across departments.
  • Serve as a key liaison in cross-functional initiatives involving product data, compliance, and lifecycle governance.
  • Support change management and training initiatives to ensure adoption of PLM-related process changes.
  • Maintain knowledge of industry best practices, regulations, and trends in PLM and business architecture.
  • Support test strategy development to ensure alignment with business processes and user requirements.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 5 +years of experience in business architecture, enterprise architecture, or business process consulting.
  • 3–5 years of hands-on experience with PLM systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault ENOVIA, SAP PLM).
  •  Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), 
  • Strong knowledge of product development lifecycle and related business processes.
  • Experience mapping business capabilities and aligning them with IT systems.
  • Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration between business and technical teams.
  • Familiarity with business architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BIZBOK).
  •  Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, High-Tech, Consumer Goods, or Industrial Equipment.
  • Certifications in Business Architecture (e.g., CBA), PLM platforms, or TOGAF.
  • Working knowledge of digital twin, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), or digital thread concepts.
  • Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in PLM (e.g., FDA, ISO standards).Experience in Agile methodology, Feature and Story refinement and documentation
  • SAFe ProductOwner/Product Manager certification (SAFe POPM)
If you are interested in this position, please send me a copy of your latest resume at kristy.bashir@iquasar.com with the information requested below: Also, please let me know what time/number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position or this is not a right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends/networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you! 
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Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions (s) you may have. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Regards,
Kristy Bashir
Senior Recruitment Professional
Kristy.bashir@iquasar.com
www.iQuasar.com
Main: (703) 936-0647 x 522
 
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This is a remote position.

About the Company

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IQUASAR LLC

iQuasar is a technology services company based out of greater Washington, D.C. that has been in the business for more than a decade. We are experienced in working with Federal, State, and Local Governments as well as Commercial customers. Our employees and contractors have served customers like the Federal Reserve Board, United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO), Comcast Cable, Frontier Wireless, T-Mobile, IBM, Departments of Transportation & Treasury, and Commonwealths of VA & PA, among many others.

We have strong capabilities in Program/ Project Management, Application & System Development/Administration, Help Desk, Cloud, Business Process Design, and Cybersecurity. We are an authorized Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google partner. We provide Information Technology services to our broad customer base and proposal development and recruitment process outsourcing services to our government contractor customers.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iquasar.com/